Dr. Riann Mullis is a distinguished athletic administrator, coach, educator, and proud alumna of Neosho County Community College. Now in her eighth year as NCCC’s Athletic Director, Mullis has demonstrated a sustained commitment to student-athlete success, institutional advancement, and service to collegiate athletics at the local, conference, and national levels.
Mullis currently serves as the Region VI Assistant Women’s Director and as the NJCAA Division II and KJCCC Volleyball Chair. In 2026, she was appointed as one of four NJCAA At-Large Board of Regents, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the association. She also serves on the NJCAA Appeals and Membership Committees and as NCCC’s Title IX Coordinator.
At Neosho County, Mullis has helped strengthen the overall student-athlete experience through improvements to facilities and resources, including the enhancement of the college’s weight room, now known as the Strahm Family Strength Center. Her leadership reflects a commitment to providing student-athletes with the resources and opportunities necessary to succeed both academically and athletically.
Before returning to NCCC, Mullis built an accomplished coaching career at NCAA Division II Chadron State College and NJCAA DII Cowley College. At Cowley, she was part of two NJCAA championship teams and one national runner-up team and was named the 2012 AVCA Two-Year College Assistant Coach of the Year. As Cowley’s head coach, she compiled a 56-22 record, captured two conference and two district championships, and earned Jayhawk Conference East Division Co-Coach of the Year honors in 2014. At Chadron State, she guided the volleyball program to its most successful season since 2007.
A former NCCC student-athlete and all-conference, all-district libero, Mullis continued her playing career at Pittsburg State University, helping the Gorillas achieve two top-25 rankings and an NCAA Division II National Tournament appearance.
Riann, a native of Lansing, KS obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Pittsburg State University and holds a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Kansas State University. She and her husband, Scot, have a daughter, Ruby (13), and reside in Chanute, Kansas.
