Keli Zinn is betting on herself. The West Virginia native officially began her tenure in Piscataway on Wednesday, when the Rutgers Board of Governors approved a five-year deal that makes her the highest-paid athletic director in school history.

Rutgers can now focus on the 2025-26 athletic seasons with the tumultuous search process behind them. With President Tate and AD Keli Zinn representing alignment and a strong commitment to the athletic department, Scarlet Knights fans can rest assured that their athletic programs and student-athletes are in good hands for years to come.

Rutgers University announced on Wednesday morning the naming of a new Athletic Director and it’s Keli Zinn, who previously spent time at LSU as the Deputy Athletic Director / COO. Not too long after the announcement,