St. John Fisher named Jennifer Granger, who has devoted herself to the university's intercollegiate athletics program for more than two decades, as its Director of Athletics and Recreation in July 2025. Granger served as the department's interim director from June 2024 to June 2025.
A 1995 graduate of St. John Fisher, Granger became the fourth director of athletics and recreation in the university’s history and the first woman to earn the role with her appointment. She previously worked as Fisher’s associate athletic director and senior woman administrator (2021-24), assistant athletic director (2017-21) and athletics business manager (1998-2017).
Granger has compiled several notable accomplishments and, above all else, ensured the support and well-being of Fisher student-athletes throughout her career at the university. She has established and developed a Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), served as the university's NCAA compliance officer, helped the institution attain enrollment goals and worked with institutional leaders in the development of new athletic programs, including men's and women's ice hockey, men's wrestling, men's volleyball and women's rowing. Granger has also been instrumental in hosting multiple NCAA Championship events in the Rochester area, including the 2025 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships and the 2023 NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.Â
Granger received her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John Fisher and was a student-athlete herself, playing on the women's basketball team under legendary head coach Phil Kahler.
Updated 7/25/2025
