STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University Athletics has announced the hiring of Garrett Ton as the new Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Events. In his role, Ton will oversee, direct and plan the overall external operations of the Athletics Department with budget oversight of all those operations. He will also ensure facilities, planning and operations are consistent to build consistency for Georgia Southern University and Athletics program.

"Garrett brings a rare combination of vision, hands-on experience and operational excellence," said Chris Davis, Georgia Southern's Director of Athletics. "We are confident that his leadership will elevate our facilities, streamline event management, and contribute significantly to creating first-rate environments where our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans can thrive."

Ton joins Georgia Southern with a decade of experience in athletic facility and event operations. He comes to Statesboro after working as the Associate AD for Athletics Facilites and Operations and Arkansas Little Rock, where he was a member of the department's Senior Leadership Team. Prior to that, he spent two years as the Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities and Operations at Boise State. There, he supervised the daily operations and maintenance of all athletics facilities and was the game manager for Bronco Football.

"I want to thank Chris Davis and search committee chair Ryan Hall for this opportunity," Ton said. "I am honored to join the Georgia Southern family and the Statesboro community, and I look forward to making a positive impact on our student-athletes and programs. I'm excited to get started and ready to GATA!"

The former San Jose State basketball letterman worked at his alma mater for six years, first as a Facilities Coordinator and later in a leadership role as the Assistant Athletics Director of Facilities and Events.

The Torrance, California, native coached high school basketball in Southern California before serving as a graduate assistant for Facilities and Operations at Marshall University.

Ton begins his work with Georgia Southern on Oct. 14.