Monday, May 11, 2026

Nota Bene: Intercollegiate Athletics Transition/Appointment of Athletics Director

May 11, 2026


Good afternoon,

Earlier today, I announced the promotion of Jason Seward to Chief Operations Officer and Vice President for Enterprise Strategy. I am pleased to share this afternoon the succession plan for intercollegiate athletics.


First, I want to thank Andrea Hoover-Erbig for her outstanding service to Virginia Wesleyan University over the last 20 years and wish her every success at Wilson College. Andrea has made a significant impact on our athletics program and on generations of student-athletes through her leadership and dedication.

I am also pleased to announce that Brandon Elliott will become Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics effective upon Andrea’s transition date. Brandon will continue to serve as Head Softball Coach while assuming leadership of the department.


Much like Brandon built our softball program into a national powerhouse, I have every confidence that he will lead our athletics program to new levels of success. He will work closely with Associate Director Jeff Bowers, Coach Dave Macedo, Athletics Communications Director Tyler Costello, Athletics Business Manager Trish Doherty, and the entire athletics staff as we continue to strengthen and support Marlins Athletics.


Additional operational adjustments will occur in the weeks ahead to support him. We will share those changes as they are made.


Please join me in congratulating Brandon on this important leadership appointment and in thanking Andrea for her remarkable contributions to the University.


Sincerely,

--
Scott D. Miller, Ph.D.
President
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
 
Phone: 757.455.3215