UND athletic director Bill Chaves signs new three-year contract

UND athletic director Bill Chaves signs new three-year contract

GRAND FORKS — UND athletic director Bill Chaves has signed a three-year contract to remain in his position through the 2028-29 athletics season. Chaves' new deal, which was signed by UND President Andrew Armacost on June 24, runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The base salary is $261,774. Chaves, who came to UND from Eastern Washington in 2018, last signed a contract in 2022 — a four-year deal ending this spring. The base salary of that de…

Director of Athletics Bill Chaves inked to extension through 2028-29

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota President Dr. Andy Armacost announced on Monday, June 29, 2026 that Director of Athletics Bill Chaves has received a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.