WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University is set to name Rice University Athletic Director Tommy McClelland as its next vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics. McClelland, 44, will become just the fifth person to hold the athletic director position full-time at Purdue since 1942. His administrative ascent in college athletics began early:McNeese State (2007–2013): Named athletic director at just 26 years old, becoming one of the youngest Division I athletic directors in NCAA history. Named athletic director at just 26 years old, becoming one of the youngest Division I athletic directors in NCAA history. Vanderbilt (2020–2023): Served as deputy athletic director, overseeing football operations, ticket revenue, broadcasting partnerships, and major fundraising campaigns.