Trace Wilgus joined the Vanderbilt staff in 2018 and oversees the department’s compliance, Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, sport performance and student-athlete well-being units. He also serves as the sport administrator for the men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball programs.

Wilgus spent nine years in progressive compliance roles at Texas, rising to the rank of assistant athletic director prior to his arrival to Vanderbilt.

Wilgus has served the National Association for Athletics Compliance in varying capacities, including the role of President for the 2022-23 year.

Wilgus earned an undergraduate degree from Purdue and a master’s degree from Louisville.