Doug McNamee Named as Baylor's Athletic Director, Replacing Mack Rhoades
Doug McNamee returns to Baylor with extensive experience in fundraising and media, aiming to boost revenue and expand NIL opportunities for student-athletes, President Livingstone said.
- On Monday, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, named Doug McNamee Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, continuing a transition replacing Mack Rhoades, outgoing athletic director.
- Following Rhoades' departure last month, the university's search process, overseen by Linda A. Livingstone, President of Baylor University, thanked Bob Beaudine, search consultant, and Baylor Board of Regents search committee members for their work.
- At Field & Stream, McNamee led the brand's revitalization and launched the 1871 Club, and he previously managed Baylor's revenue-generating units including fundraising and premium ticketing.
- Baylor will welcome McNamee with a Dr Pepper Hour reception and Q&A on Monday at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, and President Linda A. Livingstone said his experience will help prioritize revenue growth, NIL opportunities, and brand expansion.
- Experience negotiating with major partners like Tractor Supply Co. and leading sponsorships at Baylor positions him for future growth, McNamee's background suggests.
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Doug McNamee named Baylor VP and Director of Athletics
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has named experienced media and brand executive and former athletics administrator Doug McNamee as the Bears’ next Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, as announced today by President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. According to the university, McNamee is returning after successful stints as President of Waco-based Magnolia, the nationally-recognized lifestyle [...]
Doug McNamee named as Baylor's athletic director, replacing Mack Rhoades
Doug McNamee has been named Baylor University's athletic director. He replaces Mack Rhoades, who stepped down for personal reasons last month after nine years as AD.
New AD Doug McNamee to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in athletics re-assessment - The Baylor Lariat
Mackenzie Grizzard | Assistant News Editor It was standing room only in the Mark and Paula Hurd Ballroom Monday evening as President Linda Livingstone officially introduced Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug McNamee to the Baylor-Waco community. McNamee is a Baylor graduate who worked in the athletics office from 2012-2017, serving as the president of Magnolia for four years before joining the online publication Field …
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