Austin Peay Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Brandi Bryant, who has extensive background in public accounting, controllership and management while also evolving as a community leader, has been named the new Operations Manager for Austin Peay State University athletics.
Bryant replaces Sharon Silva, who retired last week after serving since 2009 as APSU Athletics Operations Manager and three decades total at the University.
Prior to that she spent three years as payroll and human resources manager for local accountant Niesha Wolfe, head payroll and tax operations, new business development and the external human resources consulting department.
A Clarksville native, she played basketball among other sports at Clarksville High School. She took her basketball abilities to Memphis where she was a member of the Tigers basketball team for two seasons. She received her bachelor’s degree from Trevecca in business management and human relations in 2008.
Prior to completing her degree requirements she worked four years as Truck Division Manager for Enterprise and then two years as Expedite Division Truck Manager at Freightliner of Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Bryant has been heavily involved in the Clarksville community since returning to her hometown in 2006. She was named Clarksville’s 2013 Young Professional of the Year. She is current past chair of the Clarksville Young Professionals. She also is a Chamber of Commerce Board member while also serving on its Community and Public Affairs Committee. In addition, Bryant is a Leadership Clarksville Alumni as well a member of its Board of Trustees.
“When building a great team, you want to surround yourself with proven winners and individuals with razor focus for success,” said APSU Athletics Director Derek van der Merwe. “Brandi’s work history and experience are exceptional and make her uniquely qualified for this position. However, it is what she has done for our community that sets her apart. She took a Clarksville Young Professional organization from 15 to more than 300 members in recent years and was involved in a number of other community projects. We are excited to have her part of our team.”
