Ole Miss announced Monday morning that Deputy Athletic Director Keith Carter will serve as Interim A.D.
Carter will replace Ross Bjork, who made his move to Texas A&M official on Friday night. He’ll fill the role until the university’s chancellor search is concluded.
“Keith Carter is a well-known leader with Ole Miss Athletics. He has succeeded consistently as a Rebel athlete, athletics administrator, broadcaster, and fundraiser,” Interim Chancellor Larry Sparks said in a statement. “His standing with Rebel fans everywhere will serve Ole Miss Athletics and the university well during this interim period.”
Carter is the Chief Revenue Officer for the athletics department and has served as the Executive Director of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation since June 2012.
“As a student-athlete and administrator, I have experienced tremendous heights at Ole Miss and share a deep passion for this university,” Carter said. “Our athletics department has great momentum, and I want to ensure that our program continues on its upward rise until permanent leadership is in place. With our outstanding coaches and staff and the support of Rebel Nation, Ole Miss is poised for big things, and I look forward to leading that charge during this time of transition.”
Carter was a four-year starter for the Ole Miss basketball team and earned All-SEC honors in 1998 and 1999.
