Purdue deputy AD Jason Butikofer leaving
Jason Butikofer, Purdue's and Mike Bobinski's deputy athletic director since the summer of 2017, is leaving.
The University of Washington announced Friday afternoon that Butikofer has been hired for what appears to be a similar job to the one he's held at Purdue, with a title of chief operating officer and deputy athletic director for A.D. Jennifer Cohen.
"It is with very mixed emotions that I share the news that Jason is leaving for the University of Washington," athletic director Mike Bobinski announced to staff via e-mail on Friday afternoon. "While in the current circumstances it may seem an usual time for a move, this is a decision that Jason made after much deliberation over the last six weeks of so, and I respect his conviction that this is an important step for him professionally and personally."
Bobinski also said "his significant contributions to Purdue athletics will continue to impact us in positive ways in the years ahead, and I am grateful for his work."
Butikofer came to Purdue in 2017 after a stint as athletic director at Southern Utah. Since, he has been the most hands-on presence in the day-to-day operations of the athletic department, including acting as the sport administrator for football and men's basketball.
He's been responsible, too, for overseeing "all external relations functions" for Purdue's athletic department, with a hand in virtually every aspect of said department.
Butifkofer's last day at Purdue is April 8.
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