Chris Pezman has been relieved of his duties at the University of Houston, the school announced.
Pezman had two more years on his contract that was scheduled to run through Jan. 31, 2026.
Chris Pezman has ushered our athletics program through a period of incredible transformation, and we are grateful for his leadership over the past six years,” UH President Renu Khator said in a statement. “He has been a pivotal part of our entry into the Big 12 Conference and championed the success of student athletes on the field and in the classroom. This was a difficult but necessary decision as we navigate a paradigm shift in collegiate athletics. I want to thank Chris for his dedication to UH and to our student athletes. On behalf of the University, I wish Chris and his family the very best.”
Raymond S. Bartlett, a senior vice president for administration and finance, will serve as interim athletic director.
Pezman had two more years on his contract that was scheduled to run through Jan. 31, 2026.
Chris Pezman has ushered our athletics program through a period of incredible transformation, and we are grateful for his leadership over the past six years,” UH President Renu Khator said in a statement. “He has been a pivotal part of our entry into the Big 12 Conference and championed the success of student athletes on the field and in the classroom. This was a difficult but necessary decision as we navigate a paradigm shift in collegiate athletics. I want to thank Chris for his dedication to UH and to our student athletes. On behalf of the University, I wish Chris and his family the very best.”
Raymond S. Bartlett, a senior vice president for administration and finance, will serve as interim athletic director.
