COLONIA, NJ – The East Coast Conference has announced its Presidents Council Executive Board and Athletic Directors Council Executive Board for the 2025-26 academic year.
Honoring its bylaws and policies, a new two-year term will begin for the East Coast Conference's Presidents Council Executive Board. The new officers are composed of Molloy President James Lentini, DMA, (President), St. Thomas Aquinas President Kenneth Daly (Vice President), and Daemen President Dr. Gary Olson (Treasurer).
"I am honored to serve as President of the East Coast Conference's Presidents Council this year as we embark on a new season of collegiate athletic competition," said President Lentini. "Together with Vice President Ken Daly, Treasurer Gary Olson, and our dedicated Athletic Directors Council, I look forward to an inspiring year of collaboration. As always, our shared mission is to champion the student-athlete experience – on the field, in the classroom, and throughout our communities – while continuing to uphold the proud legacy of our institutions and the enduring spirit of college athletics."
The Athletic Directors Council Executive Board will be led by Queens Director of Athletics and Recreation Rob Twible, who will also serve as President for a two-year term (2025-26, 2026-27).
This group will engage in discussions that will help support and unite the ECC's nine member schools and move the ECC to prominence in the East Coast region, strategically tackling challenges on both an institutional and conference level within the ever-changing intercollegiate sports climate. They will also provide the Presidents Council with data and suggestions so the most informed decisions are made toward elevating the league's brand and recognition.
"I'm excited to work with Commissioner Grasso and the ECC leadership this year as the President of the Athletic Directors Council," said Twible. "I look forward to working with my colleagues to build on our conference successes while offering our student-athletes an exceptional experience. I would also like to thank [former ADC President] Traci Murphy for her leadership over the past several years."
D'Youville Vice President for Athletics and Planning Ona Halladay (Vice President), Staten Island Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Finance Assistant Nicole Sarcone (SWA Chair), Roberts Wesleyan Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator Femi Alao (DII Management Council Representative), and Daemen Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine & Performance Jeff Sage (Sports Medicine Liaison) round out this year's Athletic Director's Council Executive Board.