Media report on Creech’s four-year contract extension
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WVII (Channel 7) and The Ellsworth American reported Director of Athletics Karlton Creech has signed a four-year contract to stay at the University of Maine, effective Feb. 10. Creech has directed the UMaine Department of Athletics since 2014. “Karlton’s outstanding leadership of UMaine Athletics has benefited the university, the state and Black Bear fans near and far,” said UMaine President Susan J. Hunter. “We look forward to this next chapter in the history of Black Bear Nation.” Creech said he was grateful to continue leading Maine athletics. “My time at Maine has been the best of my career. Thank you to President Hunter and University of Maine for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to working with our great team of student-athletes, coaches and staff in the coming years as we pursue excellence,” Creech said. Sun Journal, Kansas City Star and The Virginian-Pilot carried the AP report.