General | 7/25/2025 10:30:00 AM
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – St. John Fisher has named Jennifer Granger, who has devoted herself to the university's intercollegiate athletics program for more than two decades, as its Director of Athletics and Recreation. Granger served as the department's interim director from June 2024 to June 2025.
A 1995 graduate of St. John Fisher, Granger joins Bobby Wanzer and Bob Ward as the third director of athletics in university history. She previously worked as Fisher's associate athletic director and senior woman administrator (2021-24), assistant athletic director (2017-21) and athletics business manager (1998-2017).
"I am thrilled and truly humbled to be the next Director of Athletics and Recreation at St. John Fisher University," Granger said. "We have a rich tradition of success at Fisher and an amazing staff filled with professionals who are truly dedicated to our student-athletes. I look forward to our continued collaboration.
"I'd like to thank Vice President for Enrollment Management Jose Perales and President Gerry Rooney for their support, leadership, and placing their trust in me to lead the department. I'd also like to thank Bob Ward for his guidance and mentorship over the years."
Granger has compiled several notable accomplishments and, above all else, ensured the support and well-being of Fisher student-athletes during her career at the university. She has established and developed a Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), served as the university's NCAA compliance officer, helped the institution attain enrollment goals and worked with institutional leaders in the development of new athletic programs, including men's and women's ice hockey, men's wrestling, men's volleyball and women's rowing. Granger has also been instrumental in hosting multiple NCAA Championship events in the Rochester area, including the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships and the 2023 NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.
Granger received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John Fisher and was a student-athlete herself, playing on the women's basketball team under legendary head coach Phil Kahler.
"I am thrilled to announce Jennifer Granger as our new director of athletics and recreation. Jen understands the special role that intercollegiate athletics plays on our campus and in the community," Perales said. "For more than two decades, she has been an integral part of the team that has led some of our most successful years athletically, and she is well-positioned to accelerate the excellence of Fisher athletics. I am confident that Jen will lead our outstanding team of student-athletes, coaches, and staff forward."
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