CLEVELAND, Ohio – The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) has selected Zach Dayton, Assistant Vice President and Deputy Director of Athletics at Fairfield University, to serve as the organization's President for the 2025-26 membership year.
  
"I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the NACMA President for the 2025-26 academic year," said Dayton. "NACMA has been a very impactful component of my career for the last 15 years, and I look forward to serving our membership along with our exceptionally talented board of directors during a critical time in college athletics. NACMA is a leader in our industry. As college athletics evolves, our organization is focused on developing the tools, training and resources necessary to ensure our membership is successful in this changing landscape." 
  
Dayton steps into the president role following the tenure of Markeisha Everett, Executive Associate AD and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at the University of California. Everett will transition to the role of Immediate Past President.
 
"We are thrilled for Zach and his appointment as NACMA president.  This is a well-deserved and fitting recognition for his strategic contributions, tireless effort and passionate support on behalf of the organization and our industry," said Fairfield Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann. "Zach is an exceptionally talented administrator who has had a significant positive impact on the comprehensive progression and success of Stags Athletics in our quest to achieve national prominence.  He is a widely respected, collaborative thought leader in the national landscape and will serve the membership well at this crucial time in our history."

"Zach's appointment as NACMA President is a testament to his visionary leadership, strategic mindset, and commitment to the advancement of collegiate athletics," added Vice President for Marketing and Communications Jennifer Anderson. "Zach has played a key role in strengthening Fairfield University's brand and building lasting connections with our communities. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and confident that he will bring the same energy, innovation, and collaborative spirit to NACMA during his presidency."

Serving alongside Dayton as officers will be first Vice President Lauren Belisle, Senior Associate AD for Fan Experience & Sales at Vanderbilt University, second Vice President Elaine Russell, Deputy AD at Western Michigan University, and third Vice President Jordan Looby, Associate AD for Marketing & Revenue Strategy at the University of Maryland.
  
This year's officers are joined by the following returning board members:

• Julie Austin, Senior Associate AD for Marketing, Branding & Licensing (TCU)
• Kyle Bruce, Senior Deputy AD for External Relations & Chief Revenue Officer (University of Pittsburgh)
• Alex Cramer, Associate AD for Marketing & Creative (Air Force)
• Murray Littlepage, Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement (Temple University)
• Jessica Onyepunuka, Associate AD for Marketing (University of Southern California)
• JC Whidden, Senior Associate AD for Brand Advancement & External Operations (Virginia Tech)

NACMA welcomes Paris Buchanan, Senior Associate AD for Fan Experience & Creative Strategy at Auburn University, Megan MacLeod, Senior Associate AD for Brand Advancement at Illinois State University, and Ricky Zum Mallen, Associate AD for Marketing & Promotions at the University of Colorado, as new board members for the 2025-26 academic year.