JONESBORO, Ark. (4/29/25) – The Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation announced Tuesday that it has acquired the services of TurnkeyZRG to assist in the A-State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics job search, being led by Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields and ASU System President Dr. Brendan Kelly.

Managing Director Chad Chatlos and Vice President Katy Staudt will oversee the TurnkeyZRG search firm's role in assisting Shields and Kelly in a variety of areas, but most notably by identifying high-quality candidates, handling the logistics associated with the application and evaluation process, and performing background checks on potential candidates.  Chatlos specializes in senior executive searches across the sports industry with a focus on diverse roles in the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics.

The Red Wolves Foundation agreement with TurnkeyZRG is being funded solely through private funds.  TurnkeyZRG has successfully completed over 200 searches in the intercollegiate athletics industry, including athletics directors, deputy athletics directors and Senior Woman Administrators, and head coaches.