Brandon Kendrick rejoined the Lobos Family in August 2026 and he serves as Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer. Kendrick most recently served as the Head of Training Venues for the LA28 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. Kendrick is returning to the Lobos, where he previously served from 2018-2023
In his new role, Kendrick will be responsible for oversight of capital projects, event management, facilities, and concessions and hospitality operations. He will assist with human resources, contract management, and financial matters while also serving as a sport administrator for multiple programs.
Kendrick came back to UNM after working with the LA28 Olympic Committee since 2024, where he led end-to-end strategy efforts to secure and deliver over 25 venues for Olympic competition during the 2028 Games. Before his work with the Olympic Committee, Kendrick served as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities, Events, and Capital Projects at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Kendrick previously served at New Mexico from 2018 to 2023, eventually rising to Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management and Operations, where he led efforts to secure the 2023 NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships for UNM and the City of Albuquerque.
Kendrick originally came to UNM after stops at multiple Power 4 institutions, including USC, Florida State, and Cincinnati. He is married, and he and his wife Emily have a daughter, Quinnley.