The University of Iowa has its new head of the athletic department not too long after the upcoming retirement of Gary Barta was announced. The Iowa Hawkeyes have announced that Beth Goetz is now officially named the Interim Athletics Director.
This news comes from the Hawkeyes’ official site and that Goetz’s role will take effect on August 1. Goetz is currently the deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer for the university.
Hawkeyes Wire’s Jacob Keppen delved into her athletic and professional history and why buzz was building that this might be a possibility last week.
Beth Goetz will serve as our interim director of athletics, effective Aug. 1.
Goetz, who currently serves as deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer, will hold the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair.#Hawkeyes
— The Iowa Hawkeyes (@TheIowaHawkeyes) June 1, 2023
“Beth is a talented and respected leader not only at Iowa, but also at the national level in college athletics. I am grateful she has agreed to lead this crucial part of our university and I am confident she will generate a lot of excitement and forward momentum for our student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and Hawkeye fans,” said Iowa President Barbara Wilson.
Beth Goetz has been at Iowa since September of 2022. Prior to joining the university, she was the Director of Athletics at Ball State and brings that experience with her in this next role. Other experiences include time as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Connecticut and as the Interim Athletics Director at the University of Minnesota.
“I want to congratulate Gary Barta on his long career at Iowa and thank President Wilson for putting her trust in me and the tremendous people we have here at Iowa. The Hawkeyes have a proud and storied tradition with the greatest fan base in the country, and I am appreciative of the opportunity to lead the department. I am committed to supporting our talented coaches, staff, and student-athletes as we build on the positive trajectory of athletic and academic excellence,” Goetz said.
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