Piedmont College head baseball coach Jim Peeples has been named the new athletic director at the college, taking over from John Dzik, who announced in January that he would retire June 30 after 10 years in the AD position. Peeples, now in his 14th year as coach, also serves as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities. He will begin his new role as Athletic Director on July 1 and will continue as baseball coach.