Paul Kingsmith
Lethbridge College has selected a veteran sports administrator as its new athletics manager.

Bill Dean, until recently director of Student Life at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton where he has spend the majority of his career, assumes his duties with the Kodiaks Aug. 1

"I'm looking forward to carrying on the strong tradition of athletic success at Lethbridge College," says Dean. "Through the selection process, it was clear there is a strong internal leadership commitment to increase the profile of Kodiaks athletics both on campus, in the community and nationally; I'm looking forward to leading the change."

Krista Pearson, Lethbridge College's associate vice-president of Enrolment Management and Learner Services, under whose purview athletics falls, believes the Kodiaks have their man. 

"I look forward to working with Bill," says Pearson. "His extensive experience and commitment should greatly benefit the Kodiak athletics program."

Dean has been involved in Alberta intercollegiate athletic administration for 27 years. He holds a bachelor of physical education, a master's degree in exercise physiology and a master's in business administration, all from the University of Alberta.

His coaching experience is in volleyball, basketball, golf and baseball, and has held executive roles with Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association.

Born in Regina and raised in Edmonton, the father of two teenage daughters enjoys golf, cycling and fitness training.