MADISON, Wis. — Doug Beard, senior associate athletic director at the University of Wisconsin and a member of the UW athletics administration since 2001, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday night. He was 46.
“Everyone in our department is shocked and greatly saddened at the news of Doug’s passing,” UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez said. “Doug was a quality person and someone we all leaned on. He was dedicated and loyal and a valued member of our staff. We will miss him a great deal. On behalf of our entire department, I want to express our sincere condolences to all of Doug’s family and friends, especially his wife, Pat, and his daughter, Lindsay.”