Brendan Fouracre, currently an assistant administrator in the athletics department at the University of Florida, has accepted the position of director of game management and special events in the Illinois State Athletics Department.
Fouracre is completing his second year at Florida where he has worked primarily in operations and facilities. The Wooster, Mass., native previously served as promotions and community relations coordinator for the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League and as a marketing assistant with the Boston Celtics.
He received his bachelors degree from Springfield College in 1992 and subsequently received his masters degree in sports administration from the same institution.
Fouracre will begin his duties in June. He replaces Julie Cochran, who resigned in February.