STWF Sports | NEW ORLEANS | July 20, 2026 — LSU New Orleans has added an experienced collegiate athletics administrator to its leadership team, announcing Andrew Bechac as the department’s new Deputy Athletics Director.

Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Giorlando praised Bechac’s extensive background in athletic operations, conference administration and event management. Bechac brings more than two decades of experience to the Lakefront, including 18 years at Southeastern Louisiana University and three seasons with the Southland Conference.

“We are thrilled that Andrew Bechac is our new Deputy AD,” Giorlando said. “Andrew is the consummate athletic administration professional.”

In his new position, Bechac will assist with the daily management of the LSU New Orleans athletic department and serve as a member of its executive leadership team. His responsibilities will include overseeing several operational areas, helping coordinate department-wide initiatives and representing the athletic director at university and community events.

Introducing Andrew Bechac: A New Chapter for LSU New Orleans Athletics

Bechac most recently worked as the Southland Conference’s Associate Commissioner for Football and Championships. During his three-year tenure at the league office in Frisco, Texas, he served as the conference’s primary administrator for football, baseball and men’s golf. He also helped manage the Southland’s men’s and women’s basketball championship events.

The appointment brings Bechac back to Louisiana, where he developed much of his professional career.

Before joining the Southland Conference, Bechac spent 18 years at Southeastern Louisiana. He began with the Lions in 2005 as an internal operations assistant and quickly moved into positions of increasing responsibility. He became Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations in 2006, Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2011 and Deputy Director of Athletics in 2020.

At Southeastern, Bechac played a central role in budget planning, personnel management, event scheduling and facility operations. He also assisted with football scheduling and contract negotiations while contributing to several major athletics projects.

His tenure coincided with extensive facility improvements throughout Southeastern’s athletic campus. Projects included renovations at Strawberry Stadium, upgrades to the press box and playing surface, improvements to North Oaks Park and enhancements to strength, nutrition and academic facilities. The university also upgraded its track, tennis and baseball facilities while adding new videoboards and scoreboards.

Bechac also worked closely with NCAA postseason events, including serving as part of the operations team for the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. He was Southeastern athletics’ liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and participated on multiple departmental committees.

His administrative experience began at the conference level. From 2004 to 2005, Bechac worked as a championships assistant for the Sun Belt Conference. He helped organize championship events across several sports and contributed to the league’s implementation of instant replay in football. He also assisted with compliance responsibilities and supported the New Orleans Sports Foundation’s operations for the New Orleans Bowl.

Bechac’s background also includes coaching, teaching and school administration throughout the New Orleans area. He held positions at several Louisiana high schools in football, baseball, basketball, soccer, track and field and weightlifting. From 2002 to 2004, he served as Bogalusa’s director of athletics and physical education.

He remains active in several professional organizations, including the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association and the American Football Coaches Association. He also serves on the selection committee for the NFL Players Association and NCAA Coaching Internship Program.

Bechac earned both of his degrees from Loyola University New Orleans. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1990 after playing baseball for the Wolfpack and later earned a master’s degree in secondary education in 2003, graduating summa cum laude.

His arrival comes during a significant transition for the university. In July 2026, the University of New Orleans returned to the LSU system and rebranded as LSU New Orleans. The Privateers will retain their athletic identity and continue competing in the Southland Conference.