Compensation Committee Meeting - September 28, 2026

The UA System Compensation Committee held a meeting on September 28, 2026, primarily focused on approving employment contracts and salary adjustments for athletics and administrative personnel across the University of Alabama campuses. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of multiple five-year contracts for UA athletics coaches, such as Ashley Johnson (gymnastics, $275,000 annually), Lydia Leprila (women's golf, $225,000 annually), Patrick Murphy (softball, $600,000 annually), and others. The committee also approved a contract for UA Director of Athletics Greg Burn, recognizing his leadership contributions. Additionally, UAB and UAH presented and received approval for contracts for their respective athletics head coaches and senior academic leaders, including a $263,000 annual contract for UAB baseball coach Casey Dunn and a $350,000 annual contract for UAH's College of Engineering dean. Several administrative appointments and salary approvals were also ratified, including a new chief administrative officer position at $370,000 and other senior leadership roles. All motions related to these contracts and compensation adjustments were unanimously approved, reflecting the committee's support for strategic talent retention and leadership across the UA System.