Steve Yianoukos Named New AD

[CUKnight]

http://clarksonathletics.com/News/gen/2005/7/29/yianoukosAD.asp?path=gen

Clarkson University has named Steve Yianoukos as the Golden Knights' Director of Athletics. "I am pleased to announce that Steve Yianoukos has been appointed to the position of Director of Athletics," stated Clarkson President Tony Collins on Friday afternoon.

"Steve has played a key role in the Department of Athletics’ many successful initiatives and I am confident that under Steve’s leadership the department will continue to progress."

Yianoukos has been the Associate Director of Athletics since 1997 and before that was the executive officer of Physical Education/Recreation from 1984 to 1997. Yianoukos has overseen Clarkson's Division III men’s athletics programs, managed all home DIII athletic contests, monitored NCAA/Liberty League institutional policies and sports guidelines, and led fund-raising initiatives for the department, among many other duties.

Before coming to Clarkson Yianoukos worked for the village and town of Potsdam.
He graduated from Clarkson in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree
in industrial management.

Yianoukos will take over for Sean T. Frazier who was recently named Merrimack College's Athletic Director after three years at Clarkson.

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This is GREAT news. No need to worry about him leaving, and nobody has more love for the university and the hockey program than stevie y.

[joecct]

Allelulia!!!!!!!!

[vicb]

WHOOOO WHOOOO. Hope someone has tooted the whistle a couple of times in honor of Steve. Fantastic news.

[petal]

I'm so glad!! Congratulations to Steve.

[Ron]

I'm pretty excited. Having someone who has been involved with Clarkson and the community for so long, as well as having a lot of time to learn and get experience, I think he'll do great.

[Goldie Knight]

Sunday, July 31, 2005

Greetings from horribly hot and humid, Tampa, FL. It is much more refreshing to think about the cool weather than accompanies Clarkson hockey.

This is simply wonderful news about Steve being promoted to the Athletic Director post at Clarkson. We add our warmest congratulations to you, Steve, on an appointment that is very long overdue, as well as well definitely deserved.

Most of you will remember that former President Denny Brown appointed Sean Frazier as the AD about three years ago. Praises and gratitude to current President Tony Collins on his wisdom in selecting Steve to fill the AD position.

Having known Steve for many years and seeing how well he has done in various roles at Clarkson, it is truly a great decision to have Steve receive this appointment.

OUR KNIGHTS WILL BE AWESOME!

[scottcomstock]

Sweet! I foresee some great things coming from up north in the coming months... :) :)

[RSTuthill]

I do not know Steve, but appointing a Clarkson grad who is committed to the area I do not think Tech can go wrong. He just sounds and looks like a guy who has the people skills to thrive in this position.

Of course I personally particularly like the fact that he administered the D-3 sports for all those years and thus will not likely shortchange the D-3 sports.

Three weeks before Fall sports start. Time rushes forward.