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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Chief of Staff to the Provost and Executive Vice President at Kansas State University

(January 16, 2026, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of William Everroad, securing the role as Chief of Staff to the Provost and Executive Vice President at Kansas State University.

William Everroad brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, institutional governance, and organizational leadership. He most recently served as Director of University Faculty Governance at Clemson University, where he advised senior leaders, strengthened shared governance, and led policy development initiatives. He holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Clemson University. A seasoned executive advisor with prior service as a Command Sergeant Major, Mr. Everroad is recognized for his ability to navigate complex organizations, build trust, and drive results through collaborative leadership. In his new role, he will support Kansas State University’s Next-Gen K-State strategic plan and its mission as a next-generation land-grant institution. Working closely with the Provost, President, senior cabinet members, deans, and academic leaders, he will help advance academic and institutional priorities, integrate cross-campus initiatives, and ensure operational alignment in a rapidly evolving higher education environment.

Founded in 1863 as the nation’s first operational land-grant university, Kansas State is a Tier 1 research university with more than 20,000 students, 1,300 faculty members, 3,000 staff members and three physical campuses: the main campus in Manhattan; the Kansas State Salina campus, home to aviation and technology programs; and K-State Olathe, which serves the industry and workforce needs of Greater Kansas City.  K-State has nine colleges, Graduate School and K-State Online and offers more than 400 degrees and options, from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees. K-State Research and Extension also serves the citizenry with a presence in every county throughout Kansas and supports research in more than 20 K-State departments. K-State has an annual budget of more than $900 million. Private giving to the university is around $200 million per year, and the KSU Foundation ended fiscal year 2024 with an investment pool and endowment of $1.019 billion, with a goal to hit $2 billion by 2030.

Affordable Excellence 

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.