Garrett Named Director of Athletics at Cleveland State
Apr 08, 2019 | Athletics
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Scott Garrett, a nine-year member of the K-State Athletics department and part of the senior athletics staff, has been named the new Director of Athletics at Cleveland State, the university announced Monday.
Garrett most recently served as Executive Associate Athletics Director for External Operations and Chief Revenue Officer at Kansas State, where he was responsible for all aspects of administration, including strategic revenue generation initiatives and fan experience programming. In his nine years in Manhattan, Garrett provided leadership that generated 46 sellouts in football, national top-25 attendance rankings in men's and women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball and baseball, and a 40 percent increase in overall ticket revenue.
"I am privileged and honored to be named Cleveland State University's next Director of Athletics," said Garrett. "Throughout the search process I have been extremely impressed with President (Harlan M.) Sands' vision for CSU, the positive energy around campus, and the numerous opportunities to move CSU Athletics forward."
Garrett's duties at Kansas State also included management of a donor portfolio accounting for over $1.5 million in contributions annually; spearheading the department's strategic planning efforts; and sport administration oversight, including coaching personnel evaluations and search management.
"Scott has been a tremendous asset to our department and an integral part of our senior team," K-State Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. "We are very happy for Scott and his family. He has worked extreme hard to prepare himself for this great opportunity. His expertise in revenue generation, fan experience and ticketing has elevated K-State to achieving some of the nation's top attendance marks in recent years, while also improving and enhancing the overall experience for our fans at games. His tireless work ethic, passion and external background will be a winning combination for Cleveland State."
At CSU, Garrett will provide leadership and oversight for the Vikings' 18 NCAA Division I sports. He will assume his duties at Cleveland State on April 24.
"Scott Garrett is a very successful leader who has had a tremendous impact at every level of athletics administration he has touched. He is all about building a winning culture with integrity and values – both on the field and in the classroom," said CSU President Harlan M. Sands. "We are very excited that he will be joining our team, and I look forward to working with him as we build upon the athletic and academic achievements of our student-athletes."
Garrett's previous stops in intercollegiate athletics include serving as Assistant Athletics Director at Wichita State University from 2008 to 2010 and Director of Sales and Ticket Operations with fellow Horizon League member University of Illinois at Chicago from 2003 to 2008.
Garrett holds a master's in sport management and athletics administration from Indiana University and a bachelor's in business administration and marketing from Illinois State University. Garrett and his wife, Kristy, have two children, Matthew (12) and Audrey (8).
Garrett most recently served as Executive Associate Athletics Director for External Operations and Chief Revenue Officer at Kansas State, where he was responsible for all aspects of administration, including strategic revenue generation initiatives and fan experience programming. In his nine years in Manhattan, Garrett provided leadership that generated 46 sellouts in football, national top-25 attendance rankings in men's and women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball and baseball, and a 40 percent increase in overall ticket revenue.
"I am privileged and honored to be named Cleveland State University's next Director of Athletics," said Garrett. "Throughout the search process I have been extremely impressed with President (Harlan M.) Sands' vision for CSU, the positive energy around campus, and the numerous opportunities to move CSU Athletics forward."
Garrett's duties at Kansas State also included management of a donor portfolio accounting for over $1.5 million in contributions annually; spearheading the department's strategic planning efforts; and sport administration oversight, including coaching personnel evaluations and search management.
"Scott has been a tremendous asset to our department and an integral part of our senior team," K-State Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. "We are very happy for Scott and his family. He has worked extreme hard to prepare himself for this great opportunity. His expertise in revenue generation, fan experience and ticketing has elevated K-State to achieving some of the nation's top attendance marks in recent years, while also improving and enhancing the overall experience for our fans at games. His tireless work ethic, passion and external background will be a winning combination for Cleveland State."
At CSU, Garrett will provide leadership and oversight for the Vikings' 18 NCAA Division I sports. He will assume his duties at Cleveland State on April 24.
"Scott Garrett is a very successful leader who has had a tremendous impact at every level of athletics administration he has touched. He is all about building a winning culture with integrity and values – both on the field and in the classroom," said CSU President Harlan M. Sands. "We are very excited that he will be joining our team, and I look forward to working with him as we build upon the athletic and academic achievements of our student-athletes."
Garrett's previous stops in intercollegiate athletics include serving as Assistant Athletics Director at Wichita State University from 2008 to 2010 and Director of Sales and Ticket Operations with fellow Horizon League member University of Illinois at Chicago from 2003 to 2008.
Garrett holds a master's in sport management and athletics administration from Indiana University and a bachelor's in business administration and marketing from Illinois State University. Garrett and his wife, Kristy, have two children, Matthew (12) and Audrey (8).
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