Who is the new athletic director at the University of New Mexico?

Ryan Berryman, 32, has been named the full-time athletic director at the University of New Mexico.

What is Ryan Berryman's age and significance as an athletic director?

Ryan Berryman is 32 years old, making him one of the youngest athletic directors in the FBS.

What recent successes has the University of New Mexico's athletic department seen?

The athletic department has seen strong momentum, with football achieving nine wins and the basketball team on track for an NCAA tournament bid.

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UNM Promotes Young AD Ryan Berryman

5 Mar

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Ryan Berryman, 32, is one of the youngest FBS athletic directors.
He secured a 10-year naming rights deal for The Pit arena.
Two UNM first-year coaches have achieved significant success.

The University of New Mexico has officially appointed Ryan Berryman, 32, as its full-time athletic director. This promotion positions Berryman as one of the youngest individuals to hold such a role in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).

Berryman, a UNM alumnus and former student manager, previously served as the deputy athletic director/COO. He returned to UNM in 2025 after a tenure at the University of Washington as CFO and senior associate athletic director. His interim leadership saw the securing of a 10-year naming rights partnership for The Pit arena with Nusenda Credit Union, averaging nearly $1.75 million annually.

The athletic department is currently experiencing a period of significant success. Football coach Jason Eck's team achieved nine wins and earned a bowl bid, their first since 2016. Basketball coach Eric Olen has guided the Lobos to a 22-7 record, with projections indicating an NCAA tournament bid as an No. 11 seed.

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