FIRST ROUND OF ATHLETIC DIRECTOR INTERVIEWS COMPLETED
The first round of interviews for Brenham’s new Athletic Director and head football coach were conducted this week.
Out of a pool of over 40 applicants, 7 were selected to be interviewed using the profile developed by community members and district leaders. The applicants include district athletic directors and head football coaches from 4A to 6A schools across the state.
Brenham ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson said “This position is one of the most desirable 5A jobs in the state. The applicant pool has been very competitive, just as we expected. Time was spent the week of spring break screening candidates to be interviewed. Our goal now is to interview and carefully research these outstanding candidates.” Dr. Jackson went on to say, “Brenham is a destination community with a premiere school district and a state-wide recognized athletic program. Our students and community deserve the absolute best, and that’s what we are going to give them. Brenham ISD will hire an outstanding head coach and skilled administrator who cares about fostering success for all student-athletes in this community.”
The top candidates will be invited back for a second round of interviews this next week. Although the timeline calls for a new Athletic Director to begin work on April 2nd, Jackson said ample time will be spent vetting, selecting, and presenting to the board of trustees a lone finalist for the position.
Besides Dr. Jackson, the other members of the interviewing committee include Brenham Assistant Superintendent of Operations Paul Aschenbeck, Director of Human Resources Christie Olivarez,
High School Principal Joseph Chandler, Sam Houston State University Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Heather Thielemann, and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative General Manager
Matt Bentke.
Long-time Brenham Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Glen West announced March 5th that he was stepping down to become the assistant Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association.