Florida State University Senior Leadership

Tallahassee, FL

Michael Alford

Vice President and Director of Athletics

4 Yrs

Stephen Ponder

President & CEO, Seminole Boosters

3 Yrs

Cindy Hartmann

Deputy Athletics Director for Administration/SWA

12 Yrs

Douglas Walker

Deputy Athletics Director for Strategic Communication

2 Yrs

Derril Beech

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement

1 Yr

Ross Cobb

Senior Associate AD/CFO

6 Yrs

Ben Zierden

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Capital Projects

2 Yrs

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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