(Cleveland) – Truett McConnell University has appointed Coach Jenni Shepard to Vice President for Athletics. Shepard has served as TMU Athletic Director since April 2018.
“Coach Shepard is the quintessential candidate for Vice President of Athletics,” said Dr. Emir Caner, President of Truett McConnell University. “As our Athletic Director over the past three years, she has led our programs into national prominence, all the while leading our athletic programs to be even more biblically distinctive.”
Caner lauded Shepard for her “tireless work ethic,” faith, and visionary leadership. Coach Shepard, a Toccoa native, joined TMU in April 2005 as Head Women’s Softball Coach. She will continue in that role in addition to her job as VP for Athletics.
As vice president, Shepard will oversee all TMU coaches, teams, the Bear Club, all game day activities, and athletic administrative matters. She will also oversee the school’s expansion into new sports, including tennis and life sports.
“Jenni Shepherd has been the best Athletic Director I have served with, and I look forward to her being a part of our cabinet moving forward,” said Vice President for Student Service Chris Eppling.
Shepard earned her undergraduate degree from Piedmont College and holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College.
“I love the opportunity to interact with and influence the young people of tomorrow in a positive way for Christ,” Shepard said. “I would like to thank Dr. Caner and the Board of Trustees for this opportunity and for believing in me to join the administration. I am excited to continue to develop and grow our athletic programs.”
