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Any success I've had has never been mine alone—it's a reflection of the people around me. I've learned that preparation and empowerment breed confidence, and I strive to instill that in those I lead, encouraging them to pursue greatness without hesitation.”

Todd Stansbury, Deputy Athletic Director for NC State

  • 20+ Championship Appearances

  • Total-Person Development Advocate

  • 30 Years of Leadership

Universities today require innovative leaders to help them navigate the complex challenges facing collegiate athletics.

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Todd is a proven thought leader with a long track record of identifying new and creative solutions to grow department revenues while embracing the role of a servant leader to student-athletes on campus.

Mike Behan President

True leaders prioritize people. They strive to understand the evolving landscape and use their experience and boldness to build talented teams.

Todd Stansbury's journey exemplifies the power of pursuing passions and maximizing life's potential. His global experience includes developing thriving athletic programs, meeting life's challenges head-on, and fostering innovative partnerships that elevate both student-athletes and institutions. By focusing on building great teams and nurturing a strong brand culture, Stansbury encourages individuals to overcome their fears and discover what they are truly passionate about.

Taking a “We, Not Me” approach and focusing on “Let’s Get to YES,” Stansbury develops innovative partnerships that enrich the student-athlete experience while also enhancing staff development. This holistic strategy drives immediate and long-term athletic and collegiate success, showcasing how his experience and expertise can be applied beyond college athletics.


Stansbury’s Focus

Todd Stansbury’s leadership philosophy is grounded in four key strengths: talent identification, leadership development, team empowerment, and fostering a culture of innovation. His approach is to build environments where individuals are not only supported but also encouraged to thrive, grow, and push boundaries.

At the heart of this is The Huddle Concept—a method that leverages diverse workgroups to decentralize problem-solving and fuel idea generation. By bringing together a variety of perspectives and empowering teams to collaborate, Stansbury creates an ecosystem where innovation can flourish and bold solutions are born.

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs” List

A Recognized Leader

College Football Playoff Selection Committee

2018-2021

National Association of Collegiate Athletics Directors Community Service Award

ACC Gamechangers Award for International Student Service Program, “Jackets without Borders” 

The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Developments Professionals (N4A) Model Program Award

Fiesta Bowl Community Service Award

Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Employers for Working Families” for three years while overseeing the UCF athletics program

Collegiate Experience

Deputy Director of Athletics, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Director of Athletics, Georgia Tech,

Atlanta, GA

2016 - 2022

Director of Athletics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

2015 - 2016

Vice President/Director of Athletics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

2012 - 2015

Executive Associate Athletic Director, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

2003 - 2012

Director of Athletics, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

2000 - 2003

Associate Athletic Director, University of Houston, Houston, TX

1997 - 2000

Assistant AD and Academic Advisor for Football, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

2023 - Present

1988 - 1995

Notable Partnerships

Taking a “We, Not Me” approach, Stansbury develops innovative partnerships to enrich the student-athlete experience, while driving immediate and long-term athletic and collegiate success.

Yellow Jackets Take the Field

A five-game series for the Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that featured high-profile matchups with Clemson and Notre Dame, which increased revenue through expanded seating capacity and increased media attention

UCF Knights Make Historic Leap

An in-season football game for the UCF Knights in Dublin, Ireland, against Penn State, expanding the program's global reach for the first time

A Game-Changing Alliance

A landmark multi-media rights partnership with Legends, co-founded by the NY Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, introducing new tech and data platforms to drive sponsorship revenue

UCF Tennis Center Finds New Home

A new state-of-the-art home for the UCF Tennis Center at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida, now a thriving business center and neighborhood 

Equity in the Era of NIL

Secured a first-of-its-kind, innovative NIL endorsement deal for every player on the Georgia Tech football team

Empowering Student Entrepreneurs

Pioneered the first Georgia Tech athletics-owned VC fund, GTAA Ventures, enabling student-athletes to become equity partners in early-stage sports startups

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