BY PAM KRAGEN

Staff Writer

Jennifer Milo, a former athletics official for San Diego State University, has been named the new Director of Athletics, the university announced this week.

Milo replaces Tom Seitz, who is leaving the university after three years in the position.

Milo most recently served as Associate Director and Senior Women’s Administrator of Athletics for CSUSM. She began her career at SDSU in 2005 as the head softball coach, and also served as Assistant Director of Athletics for Development.

Her professional career began at the University of San Diego where she served as the Head Assistant Softball Coach. She has also held the positions of Academic Advisor/ Counselor for men’s basketball and Assistant Softball Coach for San Diego State University. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and B.A. in Diversified Liberal Arts from the University of San Diego and is completing her Ed.D. at the United States Sports Academy.

“I am confident Jennifer’s experience and her successful tenure here at Cal State San Marcos, along with the support of the outstanding coaches and staff, will make her a successful Athletic Director,” said CSUSM President Karen Haynes, in a statement. “She is poised to continue and strengthen Cal State San Marcos’ emphasis on the student-athlete model. Under Jen’s leadership, Cougar Athletics will continue on its successful path.”