John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John’s, is no longer on the University of Louisville Athletic Association Board.
Schnatter made headlines a few weeks back when he openly criticized the leadership of Louisville athletics.
News: @IAmPapaJohn no longer on @GoCards athletic association board. Athletics spox says he was told another trustee Jim Rogers replaced him
— Chris Otts (@christopherotts) April 27, 2017
After two-hour #Louisville Board of Trustees meeting, was able to get two-word quote from Papa John Schnatter: "I'm happy."
— Tim Sullivan (@TimSullivan714) April 26, 2017
According to WDRB, Schnatter technically resigned:
John Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s International, has resigned from the University of Louisville athletic association board.
According to a spokesperson for the athletics department, Schnatter has been replaced by Jim Rogers, another trustee.
WDRB’s Chris Otts is at a meeting of the athletics board and reports that there is no placard for Schnatter at the table.
