Settele named UMaine interim athletics director, media report
The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported Capt. James Settele, chief of staff to the president at the University of Maine, has been named UMaine’s interim director of athletics, effective March 12. Settele, a member of the UMaine community since 2006, replaces Karlton Creech, who has been named vice chancellor for athletics, recreation and Ritchie Center Operations at the University of Denver, effective May 1. Decisions on a national search for a permanent AD will be made by the next UMaine president. “Jim brings a wealth of leadership experience, institutional knowledge and organizational skills to the interim AD position,” UMaine President Susan J. Hunter said. “He is well regarded across campus for his work in athletics and academics. He got his start at UMaine as the NROTC commander, has been a member of our faculty and administration, and worked closely with Karlton for the past four years.” Settele, a former rugby player and wrestler, told the BDN he was happy to accept the job. “This is really an honor,” he said. “It was unexpected. It’s not something I thought my career would lead to.”