University of Kansas Communications

Lawrence, KS

Department History

Communications 2025–2026

Person Role

Daniel Berk

Senior Associate AD Strategic Communications

Mike Lickert

Associate Athletic Director, Rock Chalk Video

Doug Self

Associate Communications Director (WBB, FB, ROW)

Chris Theisen

Assistant Athletics Director - Communications (MBB)

Brian Hanni

Director of Broadcasting

Andy Eisch

Assistant Athletics Director - Strategic Communications (FB, WTEN, KUathletics.com)

Wayne Simien

Associate Athletics Director - Strategic Engagement

Brandon Perel

Assistant Communications Director (BSB, SOC)

Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Mike Lickert

Associate Athletic Director, Rock Chalk Video

Daniel Berk

Associate AD - Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Doug Self

Associate Communications Director (WBB, MGOLF, KUathletics.com)

Chris Theisen

Assistant Athletics Director - Strategic Communications (MBB, WGOLF, TEN)

Brian Hanni

Director of Broadcasting

Andy Eisch

Assistant Athletics Director - Strategic Communications (FB, T&F, XC)

Wayne Simien

Associate Athletics Director - Strategic Engagement

Brandon Perel

Assistant Communications Director (BSB, SOC, FB)

Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Daniel Berk

Associate AD - Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Wayne Simien

Associate AD of Engagement and Outreach – Administration

Doug Self

Associate Communications Director (WBB, FB, ROW)

Chris Theisen

Assistant Athletics Director - Communications (MBB)

Mike Lickert

Assistant Athletics Director Ð Broadcast Services

Brian Hanni

Director of Broadcasting

Andy Eisch

Director of Football Communications (FB, T&F, XC, S&D)

Nate Chase

Director of Social Media