PULLMAN, Wash. – The Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) has named Bryan Blair to its Board of Directors for 2020-21.

"First, I'd like to thank MOAA President China Jude, Vice President Ed Scott, Executive Director Stan Johnson and the entire Board of Directors for this tremendous opportunity," said Blair. "MOAA plays a pivotal role in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) structure. Serving on the Board will allow me to further engage in the national dialogue, and connect with other like-minded administrators to improve the industry for future generations. I've been fortunate to have incredible support and mentors throughout my career, so I relish the opportunity to pay it forward. I can't wait to get started!"

Blair, in his second year with the Cougars, serves as WSU's Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Operation Officer. In this role, he directs the sport administrator group responsible for day-to-day administration of WSU's 17 varsity sports, while specifically serving as the sport administrator for football, swimming, tennis, cross-country, and track and field.  As sport administrator, Blair oversees all aspects of each program, including personnel, budgeting, capital projects, fundraising, student-athlete welfare and overall program evaluation.

"MOAA and the work they do is so important to our industry. Bryan Blair has emerged as a national leader in college athletics," said Pat Chun. "He will have a great impact on the MOAA board and we are always proud to have WSU Athletics represented on national levels."

Partnered with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association promotes equitable employment opportunities for minorities in the athletics industry through the exchange of ideas, the creation of networking opportunities and the avocation of an increase in employment for minorities in athletics administration positions at all levels of the sports industry. The association also promotes cultivating a sports environment that supports the values necessary to accept aspiring professionals from all walks of life.