Patrick Chun
Current position | |
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Title | Athletic director |
Team | Washington |
Conference | Pac-12 |
Biographical details | |
Born | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma mater | Ohio State University Duquesne University |
Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
2012–2018 | Florida Atlantic |
2018–2024 | Washington State |
2024–present | Washington |
Patrick "Pat" Chun is a
Early life and education
Chun was born at St. Elizabeth's Health Center in
Chun received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ohio State University and a master's degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[3][2] Upon graduating in 1997, Chun accepted a sports information internship with the athletic department at Ohio State University, where he remained for 15 years.[2][5]
Career
During Chun's tenure at Ohio State University,
In May 2021, Washington State University agreed to a contract extension with Chun through 2026 that would increase his base salary to $700,000.[9] In March 2024, Chun left Washington State University to serve as the 17th director of athletics at the University of Washington.[10]
Personal life
Chun's wife, Natalie, is also an alumnus of Ohio State University and they have three daughters together.[10]
References
- ^ Rosa, Rolando (July 17, 2012). "Getting to know new AD Pat Chun". upressonline.com. University Press. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Clark, Larry (2018). "Athletic Director Pat Chun". magazine.wsu.edu. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Pat Chun". wsucougars.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Wang, Gene (June 22, 2018). "How rare is Pat Chun's path in college sports? 'You'd have to be an Asian American to understand this.'". Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Washington hires WSU athletic director Pat Chun". Huskies Wire. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "FAU names Patrick Chun as Director of Athletics". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. July 2, 2012. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Pac-12 announces initial steps to combat racism and promote social justice". pac-12.com. July 1, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Pat Chun Named NACDA 3rd Vice President". wsucougars.com. March 30, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "WSU extends athletic director's contract". Washington State University. May 4, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "University of Washington appoints Pat Chun as Director of Athletics". UW News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.