MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho Director of Athletics, Terry Gawlik, has announced several changes to the athletic department senior leadership team.
 
"I am very excited and eager to put the pandemic behind us and continue our work on restructuring and evolving the department," Gawlik said. "It has been an informative 21 months since I was given the opportunity as Athletic Director by President Green to move our department and programs forward. I thank him for that opportunity and for his continuing support. From the moment I stepped on campus, it was clear that we have great people here at Idaho. I want to continue to challenge myself, our staff, and coaches to grow and mentor our student-athletes and provide the best student-athlete experience possible. To accomplish my goals for the growth and advancement of the department, I have restructured the senior leadership team. I look forward to where we will take this department."
 
Tim Mooney officially takes over as Deputy Athletic Director/Internal Operations. Mooney will continue to assist in overseeing the football program and has added administrative duties with the swimming and diving team as well. Facility management, capital project, and day to day operations will remain part of his administrative duties.
 
Matt Martin will move into the role of Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and will oversee the men's and women's tennis programs, marketing, the ticket office, athletic communications, digital content/streaming, and serve as the department liaison to Learfield. Martin will continue his work with University Advancement to help facilitate the final fundraising efforts for Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) Arena and the opening event planning.
 
Mahmood Sheikh has been elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and Vandal Scholarship Fund (VSF) Executive Director. Sheikh is now in the third year of his second stint overseeing athletic development and has led efforts to increased contributions in cash and pledges over 200% since his recent appointment. He will have oversight of the development and stewardship operations for athletics and continue staffing the over 30-member National VSF Board of Directors.
 
Krista Gray officially becomes the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). Gray will continue to manage the academic support efforts for all of Idaho's 300-plus student-athletes and will also oversee the women's soccer program.
 
Chris Walsh will be appointed to Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health and Performance. Walsh is in his fourth year as head athletic trainer with the Vandals, working primarily with Idaho Football. Walsh has been instrumental in developing health-related policies within the department. He will take over sport administrative duties with the men's and women's track and field and cross-country programs.
 
Heath Senour, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, will take on administrative duties with men's and women's golf. Senour will move to the ICCU Arena when it opens in the fall to provide support to our basketball programs. The compliance office will continue to focus on rules education, policy and procedure updating and monitoring.
 
"I cannot wait for our department team to roll up our sleeves and work together to develop Brave, Bold, and Successful Vandals!"