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UNM Names Alumnus Ryan Berryman Athletic Director and Vice President

The internal promotion signals a push for continuity as the Lobos navigate NIL, transfers, realignment.

Overview

  • UNM President Garnett Stokes said Berryman rose above an outstanding candidate field in an extensive search.
  • At 32, he becomes one of the youngest athletic directors in the FBS, according to ESPN.
  • The New Mexico native is a UNM alumnus and the first to lead Lobo Athletics after starting as a basketball student manager.
  • He previously served as deputy AD and chief operating officer, overseeing core operations and serving as liaison to the Mountain West.
  • During his interim tenure, UNM finalized a 10-year naming-rights deal for The Pit with Nusenda Credit Union averaging nearly $1.75 million annually, while football won nine games and men’s basketball positioned for an NCAA bid.