The Partners in Sports Advisory Board is comprised of alumni and program supporters that provide guidance and input into the organization’s strategic mission. The Board engages in dialogue with the Student Advisory Board and Faculty Advisors to ensure Partners in Sports is providing appropriate professional development opportunities for the ever-changing sports industry. The Advisory Board members also actively work to promote the mission of Partners in Sports and serve as advocates for the organization.
Will Crockett
B.S. 2014, M.S. 2016
Spyre Sports/Volunteer Club
Areas Represented: Collegiate Sports, Development, Sport Business
Tyler Johnson
M.S. 1995
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Administration
Tennessee Athletics
Areas Represented: Collegiate Sports, Professional Development
Dr. Buck Jones
Professor Emeritus
University of Tennessee
Partners in Sports Founder
Jessica Leifheit
B.S. 2014, M.S. 2016
Manager, Partners Services
IMG/Vol Network
Areas Represented: Sport Marketing, Branding
Mendy McMurtry
M.S. 1995
Strategic Account Management
SanMar
Areas Represented: Sport Business, Merchandising
Dr. Josh Pate
B.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2012
Lees-McRae College
Areas Represented: Adaptive Sport & Recreation, Higher Education Administration