[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Appointment

[UCR Chancellor]

Dear Campus Community,

After a national search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Greg
Paules as director of intercollegiate athletics. His first day will be
March 23, 2026.

Paules currently serves as the senior associate athletics director and
chief operating officer at Cal State Fullerton, where he provides
leadership in marketing, development, and operational management of a $24
million Division I program with 18 teams. He supervised completion of more
than $30 million in facility enhancements to strengthen the student-athlete
and fan experience, supported by public and private funding.

At Cal State Fullerton, Paules also served as the associate athletic
director for development, spearheading athletic fundraising efforts. During
his tenure, he secured over 100 major gifts, raising more than $20 million
for athletics. He built a $2 million endowment for the golf program and a
planned giving initiative that has generated $10 million in estate
commitments.

Prior to Cal State Fullerton, Paules held various roles supporting
athletics at UC Irvine. As the special assistant to the athletic director,
he established the Athletic Director’s Advisory Board and created a
five-year strategic plan.

As director of intercollegiate athletics, Paules will report to me, with a
dotted-line relationship to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Brian
Haynes, to ensure alignment with the university’s commitment to a
high-quality student experience. A member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet,
Paules will provide executive leadership and oversight of athletics
operations and resources, advancing competitive sports and academic
excellence while building pride and momentum for Highlander athletics
across campus and the Riverside community.

Paules received both a B.A. and an M.B.A. from UC Irvine. He is active in
community efforts that support youth development and youth sports.

Thank you to the members of the search advisory committee (listed below)
for their work on this important search.

Brian Haynes, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Chair)

Michelle Almazan, Interim Director of Athletics

Luis Alvarez, Interim Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Gus Argenal, Men's Basketball Head Coach

Kendra Gage, Assistant Professor of Teaching, History

Leila Haidar, ASUCR President

Selina Hernandez, Marketing & Events Specialist

Damon Richardson, UCR Foundation Board Member

Kathryn Uhrich, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry & Faculty Athletics
Representative

Jakob Schnitzler, Graduate Student & Student Athlete, Men's Soccer

Makena Tong, Undergraduate Student & Student Athlete, Women's Volleyball

Denise Woods, Vice Chancellor for Health, Well-being & Safety

Fatimat Yusuf-Olukoju, Assistant Track & Field Coach

Staff support: Tanya Adams (ASSET)


Sincerely,

S. Jack Hu, Ph.D.

Chancellor
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