Sachem alum Jason Fautas has been named as the new athletic director at Thiel College in Pennsylvania.
He was previously the Interim Vice President of Athletics at Walsh University and served in a number of roles there since 2012, including head men’s lacrosse coach.
“The philosophy I bring to Thiel is the importance of educating students on life lessons and leadership through athletics,” he said. “My focus will be to provide the best experience for our student-athletes so that they are able to excel in the classroom, community, athletics, and after graduation.”
Fautas was also an assistant men’s lacrosse at his alma mater Hartwick College and at Lafayette College.
He has been active with several conference committees and professional organizations, including the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ethics and Eligibility and Championship committees, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, National Association for Athletic Compliance and Business of Small College Athletics Leadership Academy.