Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Finance
Bachand joins the SoCon after serving as Director of Men's Basketball Administration at Coastal Carolina University since June 2024, where she managed comprehensive administrative responsibilities including budget oversight, travel coordination, and program operations. Prior to her role at Coastal Carolina, she spent three years as Director of Men's Basketball Operations at Western Carolina University, where she successfully managed operating and development budgets while serving as a liaison between multiple departments.
Her career includes significant experience at Wake Forest University, where she served as Director of Equipment Services for Basketball from 2016-2020, and at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she progressed from Assistant Equipment Manager to Director of Equipment Operations, ultimately managing a $300,000 budget across 18 varsity sports.
Bachand holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Sports and Fitness Management from the University of Kansas, where she also gained valuable experience as a student manager for the men's basketball program.
Sport Admin: Women's Soccer