Florida State University Senior Leadership

Tallahassee, FL

Michael Alford

Director of Athletics

4 Yrs

4 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Stephen Ponder

President & CEO, Seminole Boosters

2 Yrs

2 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Ross Cobb

Senior Associate AD/CFO

5 Yrs

5 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Ben Zierden

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Capital Projects

2 Yrs

2 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Derril Beech

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement

1 Yr

1 Yr at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Michael Alford

Vice President and Director of Athletics

4 Yrs

4 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Cindy Hartmann

Deputy Athletics Director for Administration/SWA

11 Yrs

11 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Douglas Walker

Deputy Athletics Director for Strategic Communication

2 Yrs

2 Yrs at Florida State University Senior Leadership

Department History

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person	Role
Michael Alford	Director of Athletics
Stephen Ponder	President & CEO, Seminole Boosters
Ross Cobb	Senior Associate AD/CFO
Ben Zierden	Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Capital Projects
Derril Beech	Senior Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement
Cindy Hartmann	Deputy Athletics Director for Administration/SWA
Douglas Walker	Deputy Athletics Director for Strategic Communication

Person	Role
Michael Alford	Director of Athletics
Stephen Ponder	President & CEO, Seminole Boosters
Ross Cobb	Senior Associate AD/CFO
Lisa Varytimidis	Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator
Ben Zierden	Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Capital Projects
Douglas Walker	Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communication
Janeen Lalik	Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations
Cindy Hartmann	Deputy Athletics Director / Administration

Person	Role
Michael Alford	Director of Athletics
Stephen Ponder	President & CEO, Seminole Boosters
Ross Cobb	Senior Associate AD/CFO
Lisa Varytimidis	Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator
Cindy Hartmann	Deputy Athletics Director / Administration
Janeen Lalik	Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations

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