Bio

Landry Wheeler was named as the department's new Chief of Staff on July 1, 2026. She adds a versatile background in athletic event management, marketing, strategic communications, and organizational leadership to the Pilots' administrative team.

In her new role, Wheeler will oversee key operational initiatives within the athletics department while working closely with administrators, coaches, campus partners, and external stakeholders to enhance the experience for LSUS student-athletes.

Wheeler comes to LSUS from 2D Sports, where she served as Marketing Specialist and Special Event Coordinator. There, she led marketing strategies and promotional efforts for large-scale youth and high school sporting events across seven southeastern states. Prior to that, she spent nearly four years with the City of Ruston's Sports Complex and Parks & Recreation Department in several leadership roles, coordinating community events, managing digital marketing initiatives, developing wellness programming, and cultivating partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, Wheeler earned both a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Throughout her collegiate career, she held numerous leadership positions, including serving as a student recruiter, participating in Student Government, and contributing to several campus organizations dedicated to leadership and service.

Wheeler's experience in athletic operations, event management, marketing, and relationship building aligns with LSUS Athletics' ongoing focus on the student-athlete experience.