Dr. Joel Erdmann has announced his retirement as the University of South Alabama's Director of Athletics, concluding a tenure that began in 2009. His leadership spanned over 14 years, making him the longest-tenured athletic director in the Sun Belt Conference.

Erdmann described his time at South Alabama as a dream come true, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and highlighting the support he received from the university's leadership throughout his career.

Sources: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/south-alabama-director-of-athletics-dr-joel-erdmann-announces-retirement