Leadership Philosophy & Vision
My leadership centers on integrity, relationships, clear expectations, and strategic alignment with institutional mission. Athletics is one of the most powerful storytelling platforms a university possesses, and the role of an athletic director is to ensure that platform strengthens enrollment, advancement, and community engagement.
I believe that transformational leadership—not transactional management—is what grows programs, retains great people, and builds sustainable success.
My Core Leadership Principles
Integrity
Every action, communication, and decision should reflect honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing the right thing, especially when the stakes are high.
Relationships
Trust drives outcomes. I invest deeply in building meaningful relationships with presidents, coaches, student-athletes, donors, faculty, and staff.
Accountability
Teams perform best when expectations are clear, communication is open, and leaders lead by example.
Strategic Alignment
Athletics must support enrollment, brand visibility, fundraising, and student success. My role is to ensure athletics reinforces the institution’s overall mission.
Student-Athlete Welfare
The student-athlete experience is the foundation of every great athletics program. Their growth academically, athletically, and personally must remain the priority.
Vision for a Modern Athletics Department
A modern athletics department must:
Tell a powerful institutional story
Enhance the academic mission
Elevate student-athlete services
Deliver competitive opportunities with integrity
Generate external revenue
Strengthen the surrounding community
Build lifetime engagement with alumni and fans
Athletics is often the front porch of a university — my vision is to ensure that porch is welcoming, inspiring, and aligned with institutional excellence.
Leadership in Action
In every role, I strive to:
Build cultures where student-athletes and coaches thrive
Strengthen financial sustainability and resource alignment
Lead with transparency and collaboration
Empower staff to develop as leaders
Enhance institutional visibility through athletics success
Support coaches as educators and mentors
Build trust across campus, community, and donors
Leadership is not a title — it is the daily responsibility to elevate others, steward resources, and represent the institution with integrity.