Troy University Athletics
What Collegiate Administrators Are Saying About New Troy AD Brent Jones
6/13/2019 8:59:00 AM | General
TROY, Alabama – Brent Jones was introduced as Troy's 10th Director of Athletics at a press conference on Wednesday following a two-year stint as Troy's Deputy Director of Athletics. It did not take long for his mentors and colleagues to share their thoughts on the type of leader that Jones will be as Troy's Director of Athletics.
Richard Giannini – Bahamas Bowl Executive Director
"Troy has hit a grand slam in hiring Brent. I knew the minute I met him he was going to be a shining star in the industry and destined to become an athletics director. He has few equals, if any, when it comes to energy, creativity, work ethic, strength of character and willingness to learn. I know the Troy student-athletes, coaches, faculty, alumni and fans will embrace his enthusiasm. Brent's leadership will continue the wonderful success Troy Athletics has enjoyed in recent years and he will carry the program to new heights. He and his beautiful family will also have a huge impact in the community. I also congratulate Dr. Hawkins and the search committee for selecting Brent."
Bill McGillis – University of San Diego Associate Vice President / Executive Director of Athletics
"What a tremendous hire. Brent's unbridled passion for serving the people of Troy – student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni, Trojan Warrior Fund members and fans – will be a catalyst for continuing, and even elevating, the amazing trajectory of that program. He is an extraordinarily talented and inspiring leader with an unmatched work ethic and positive vibe about him that will energize Trojans everywhere. As importantly, he is a wonderful man and a person of great integrity whose values align with Troy and its community. This is a terrific match. "
Jeremy McClain – Southern Miss Director of Athletics
"Troy is a special place and they are getting a special leader in Brent Jones. His ability to build relationships, his energy and work ethic, and his vast experience in college athletics makes him the perfect fit to lead the Trojans into the future. Rest assured that the sun will never set on a day that Brent Jones hasn't given everything he has to continue to help Troy reach new heights. There are bright days ahead for Troy Athletics."
Tommy McClelland – Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics
"Troy University has made an outstanding hire in Brent Jones. He is a very talented athletics administrator that has demonstrated success every place he has been. I have known Brent for nearly 15 years, and I can attest to his work ethic, leadership and vision for an athletics department and its student athletes. More importantly, I can attest to him being a wonderful person, husband and father. I commend Dr. Hawkins and his committee on such a great hire. Troy Athletics is in good hands."
Richard Giannini – Bahamas Bowl Executive Director
"Troy has hit a grand slam in hiring Brent. I knew the minute I met him he was going to be a shining star in the industry and destined to become an athletics director. He has few equals, if any, when it comes to energy, creativity, work ethic, strength of character and willingness to learn. I know the Troy student-athletes, coaches, faculty, alumni and fans will embrace his enthusiasm. Brent's leadership will continue the wonderful success Troy Athletics has enjoyed in recent years and he will carry the program to new heights. He and his beautiful family will also have a huge impact in the community. I also congratulate Dr. Hawkins and the search committee for selecting Brent."
Bill McGillis – University of San Diego Associate Vice President / Executive Director of Athletics
"What a tremendous hire. Brent's unbridled passion for serving the people of Troy – student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni, Trojan Warrior Fund members and fans – will be a catalyst for continuing, and even elevating, the amazing trajectory of that program. He is an extraordinarily talented and inspiring leader with an unmatched work ethic and positive vibe about him that will energize Trojans everywhere. As importantly, he is a wonderful man and a person of great integrity whose values align with Troy and its community. This is a terrific match. "
Jeremy McClain – Southern Miss Director of Athletics
"Troy is a special place and they are getting a special leader in Brent Jones. His ability to build relationships, his energy and work ethic, and his vast experience in college athletics makes him the perfect fit to lead the Trojans into the future. Rest assured that the sun will never set on a day that Brent Jones hasn't given everything he has to continue to help Troy reach new heights. There are bright days ahead for Troy Athletics."
Tommy McClelland – Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics
"Troy University has made an outstanding hire in Brent Jones. He is a very talented athletics administrator that has demonstrated success every place he has been. I have known Brent for nearly 15 years, and I can attest to his work ethic, leadership and vision for an athletics department and its student athletes. More importantly, I can attest to him being a wonderful person, husband and father. I commend Dr. Hawkins and his committee on such a great hire. Troy Athletics is in good hands."
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