Nicholls State University

Andrew Kearney has served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance since July, 2013 after an 11-month stint as Director of Compliance for the Nicholls State University Athletics Department.

He previously served two years as Ticket Manager for Nicholls Athletics, overseeing all aspects of the ticketing process and managing student workers. Prior to joining the Nicholls administration, Kearney spent two years as an assistant coach for the men's basketball team.

Kearney is responsible for ensuring that Nicholls' 14 NCAA Division I sports remain in compliance with NCAA regulations.

Kearney joined the Colonels after one season as an assistant coach at Campbellsville College of the NAIA and a four-year playing career at NCAA Division II Lake Superior State.

Kearney earned four letters in basketball for the Lakers. During his senior season of 2006-07, Kearney captained Lake Superior State and led the Lakers team to a doubling of its conference win total from the previous season.

Kearney and his wife, Andie Chassion, have a son, Lincoln. The family resides in Thibodaux.