Georgia Southern University Athletics

1983-99
Served as Vice President of Academic Affairs from 1983-1997, Provost and Vice President from 1997-98 … Twice served as acting University President (1986-87, 1998-99) … A major supporter of athletics throughout his career … Chaired the college Athletics Committee that recommended to President Dale Lick the re-establishment of intercollegiate football in the early 1980s … Directed the University’s effort to achieve its initial NCAA certification in 1995 … Helped achieve the certification and increased general benefits to the Athletics Department, including enhancement of athletic opportunities for women student-athletes … Had an active role in the support of the student-athlete and implemented programs to assist with advising and tutors … Helped establish and cultivate relationships with major donors to the Athletics Department … While serving his first term as acting President, the football team won the I-AA National Championship and the men’s basketball and baseball teams advanced to the NCAA postseason … Currently employed at The Citadel, but still a major contributor to Georgia Southern … He and his wife, Brenda, fund the annual Georgia Southern Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year awards … GSU Department of Mathematics Alumnus of the Year … GSU Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year … Graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1966 … Lettered on varsity tennis team in 1965 and 1966.