Drake Director of Athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb has announced the hiring of Blake Boldon as the 12th Franklin ‘Pitch’ Johnson Director of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. Boldon was introduced during a press conference held in the Courtside Club of the Shivers Basketball Practice Facility on Oct. 12.

Boldon, a native of Osceola, Iowa, currently serves as the executive director of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and has an extensive background and record of success as a competitive athlete, collegiate coach, and event director. Learn more about Blake in the Drake Newsroom.