McIntosh named director of athletics For news media Athletic Director Chris McIntosh pictured at Camp Randall Stadium. Photo: Jeff Miller Chris McIntosh, University of Wisconsin–Madison deputy athletic director and a decorated student-athlete who captained two of the most celebrated teams in Badgers history, has been named to the post of director of athletics, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced today. “Chris is a natural leader who loves the Badgers and cares about our student-athletes,” says Blank. “He is uniquely positioned to continue our proud traditions of success on and off the field and doing things ‘the right way.’ Chris will build upon those traditions and has a strong vision for leading the program during a time of change in college athletics.”