University of Houston has removed Chris Pezman as the athletic director, initiating a search for a new AD. Pezman was surprised by the decision, attributed to his failure to boost revenue through sponsorships. UH President Renu Khator called the move necessary.
Fired AD Chris Pezman: Six years at UH was 'true honor and privilege' https://t.co/i0pfndKXcd via @houstonchron
Fired AD Chris Pezman: Six years at UH was 'true honor and privilege' https://t.co/J1x1A56v8g
The Chris Pezman UH Firing Fallout — Kelvin Sampson Needs to be the First Call in Houston’s Search For a New Athletic Director https://t.co/XI3tu1bT48
The Univ. of Houston announced that Chris Pezman is no longer the AD after six years. UH President Renu Khator said the move was a difficult but necessary decision. 🔗: https://t.co/Q3kGJ79OIk https://t.co/PuJ7A3qg8V
Updated: UH fires athletic director Chris Pezman https://t.co/rW2BdKUtId via @houstonchron
More details: A source tells @HoustonChron that top levels of UH administration had become frustrated with AD Chris Pezman’s inability to make significant progress to increase revenue through sponsorships and fundraising and it was a “consensus decision” to make a change.
A source says AD Chris Pezman was caught off guard by Thursday’s decision to fire him. He was originally scheduled for an end-of-year review with school president Renu Khator. “It was a surprise to him,” the source said.
BREAKING: Chris Pezman, who has served as UH's athletic director since 2017, has been removed and the university is immediately starting its search for a new AD. #khou11 https://t.co/sbRAcM7iA3