Former LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Zinn was introduced as the new athletic director at Rutgers on Wednesday.
Zinn, who has been with LSU since 2022, has officially followed former LSU President William F. Tate to Rutgers. Tate's tenure as LSU president ended in June.
"Keli Zinn brings the strategic drive, operational excellence and championship pedigree we need right now for Rutgers Athletics," Tate said in a press release on Wednesday. "Her leadership style resonates deeply with Rutgers' mission – competitiveness on the field, integrity in our practices and excellence in the student‑athlete experience."
Zinn responsibilities at LSU included direct oversight of LSU football and gymnastics. She also helped program with its revenue sh