Blackburn steps down as UTC AD

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced that Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn has stepped down from his position effective June 13. Blackburn recently finished his fourth year with the Mocs, and is leaving to pursue other interests.

The university has appointed Scott Altizer as the Interim Athletics Director. Altizer currently serves as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations, a position he has held for the last three years.

Hired on April 20, 2013, Blackburn has overseen 13 regular season Southern Conference Championship teams and 10 SoCon Tournament titles.