University of South Florida Internal Operations

Tampa, FL

Derrick Brooks

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

1 Yr

Rob Higgins

CEO of Athletics

1 Yr

Kris Pierce

Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Woman Administrator (Sport Admin: Football, Softball and W Lacrosse)

5 Yrs

Lariyah Petty

On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator-Defense

Sean Tidmus

Assistant Athletics Director of Olympic Sports Performance

Department History

Internal Operations 2025–2026

Person	Role
Derrick Brooks	Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Rob Higgins	CEO of Athletics
Kris Pierce Departing	Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Woman Administrator (Sport Admin: Football, Softball and W Lacrosse)

Person	Role
Kris Pierce	Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Woman Administrator (Sport Admin: Football, Softball and W Lacrosse)
Jodie Libadisos	Senior Associate Athletics Director/Administration (Sport Admin: M & W Cross Country, M & W Track & Field, Volleyball, & Beach Volleyball)

Person	Role
Jonathan Gibson	Chief of Staff
Jodie Libadisos	Senior Associate Athletics Director/Administration
Kris Pierce	Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Woman Administrator

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