Florida State names FSU alum Jeff Purinton as new athletic director
Purinton returns to his alma mater with experience in athletics administration, multimedia rights and revenue development as Florida State seeks a modernized department.
- On Monday, Florida State University hired alumnus Jeff Purinton as Vice President and Director of Athletics, returning him to Tallahassee after more than 30 years to lead the department through a period of transition.
- The appointment follows the September dismissal of former Athletic Director Michael Alford, when FSU President Richard McCullough sought a leader capable of modernizing the department and increasing revenue generation.
- Purinton brings over 30 years of experience, including 15 years at the University of Alabama as Executive Deputy Director and service as Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at Arkansas State University.
- His arrival is timely as Florida State searches for a new football coach following the November 1 dismissal of Mike Norvell, who finished his seventh season with a 3-5 record.
- FSU Board of Trustees Chair Peter Collins stated that Purinton's background in the SEC and with Learfield provides the "experience, relationships and competitive mindset" needed as college athletics continues to evolve.
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Florida State University Names Jeff Purinton Vice President and Director of Athletics - Florida State University
TALLAHASSEE — Jeff Purinton, a highly respected and veteran athletics administrator who began his career in Seminole Athletics more than 30 years ago, is returning to his alma mater as Vice President and Director of Athletics, Florida State University President Richard McCullough announced today.
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