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University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christy Drale has named George Lee, current senior associate athletic director and CFO, as the new athletic director for the . Lee, who joined the Athletics Department 23 years ago as business manager, assumes the position Nov. 1. He replaces Chasse Conque, who left the university in August to become vice chancellor and AD at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 鈥淕eorge Lee鈥檚 experience with our Trojan Athletics program, along with his thorough understanding of every aspect of NCAA Division I collegiate athletics, make him highly qualified for the position,” said Drale. “He is well respected by his colleagues and is dedicated to the success of our student athletes. This two-year appointment will give us the opportunity to review and strengthen our program under the leadership of someone who knows the program well, understands our mission, and has critical institutional insight.鈥� Lee thanked Dr. Drale for the opportunity. 鈥淲e have an outstanding program of coaches and staff who will help me continue to move 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Athletics forward,” he said. “Our student-athletes are talented not only in their respective sports but also in the classroom. Last year our athletes鈥� GPA average was one of the highest percentages in program history.鈥� The new athletic director pointed out that this is the university鈥檚 inaugural year of men鈥檚 wrestling, and many fans are enthusiastic about starting the state鈥檚 only Division I wrestling program. Lee commended the members of the Trojan Athletic Foundation for their support and assistance in raising funds for the program and helping raise the profile of the Trojans. 鈥淲e wouldn鈥檛 be where we are today without them and all of our fans and supporters over the years,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e will continue to lean on them and the community to back Little Rock鈥檚 Team and generate enthusiasm for the program.鈥� Lee urged central Arkansans to come out to beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Jack Stephens Center. Men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball coaches, players, and the Trojans Dance Team will be introduced during an evening of activities and refreshments. Season ticket holders can pick up their tickets and schedules for the 2019-20 season. A 1987 graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, he is married to Joni Lee, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock vice chancellor of University Affairs. They have two children.