Florida Memorial University announced two pivotal leadership appointments within its athletics department. The university appointed Kevin Nesfield as interim athletic director and Chandra Dorsey-Felton as interim deputy athletic director for student success and compliance.
Kevin Nesfield: Interim Athletic Director
Nesfield steps into the role of interim athletic director after serving as the senior athletics director for student success and compliance since 2021. In his previous position, he played a crucial role in overseeing FMU’s student services and compliance programs, ensuring that all aspects of risk management were addressed and compliance policies were up-to-date. His experience includes investigating violations and implementing strategies to enhance student-athlete support.
Before joining FMU, Nesfield held compliance roles at several institutions, including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the University of New Orleans, Rice University, East Carolina University, and Purdue University. A former football student-athlete at Purdue, he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university.
Chandra Dorsey-Felton: Interim Deputy Athletic Director for Student Success & Compliance
FMU named Chandra Dorsey-Felton the interim deputy athletic director for student success & compliance. She brings over 22 years of experience as a Division I coach. Her previous positions at universities such as McNeese State University, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Tulsa, Wichita State University, Texas State University, and Tulane University have equipped her with a profound understanding of athletic compliance and student-athlete development.
Dorsey-Felton is recognized for her dedication to fostering both academic and athletic excellence. Her proven track record of elevating student-athlete performance aligns seamlessly with FMU’s mission to promote excellence across the student-athlete experience. She holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Mississippi, where she was a student-athlete.
A Vision for Success
Together, Nesfield and Dorsey-Felton’s combined expertise and experience are set to propel FMU’s athletics department to new heights. Their leadership promises to enhance not only the operational efficiency of FMU’s athletic programs but also the overall student-athlete experience.
