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Brian Hardin has extensive experience in athletics administration, currently serving as the Athletics Director at Drake University since December 2017. Prior to this role, Hardin was the Deputy Athletics Director at Marquette University from June 2015 to December 2017 and held the position of Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs at Ball State University from February 2013 to June 2015. Earlier career highlights include serving as the Director of Football Media Relations at the University of Notre Dame from July 2006 to February 2013, and working as the Media Relations Coordinator for the Chicago Bears from July 2003 to July 2006. Hardin began their career in sports information as an intern at Loyola University Chicago from August 2002 to May 2003. Hardin earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Marquette University between 1998 and 2002.