Hocutt Tabs Hernandez As Next Texas Tech Deputy AD
May 10, 2017 | General
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt has named Tony Hernandez as the next Deputy Director of Athletics at Texas Tech.
Beginning June 5, Hernandez will serve as the chief operating officer, overseeing many of the day-to-day functions of the athletics department. Serving as the second in command, Hernandez will be involved with all administrative units and department programming.
Hernandez served as a Senior Associate AD and Deputy AD under Hocutt during the latter's time in Miami (2008-11), and eventually served as the interim athletics director following Hocutt's decision to come to Lubbock.
"I am pleased to announce the addition of Tony to our staff," Hocutt said. "He has an impressive resume and will add an experienced voice to our team. I had the pleasure of working with him during my time at Miami, and he became a trusted colleague. He and his family will be a great addition to our community."
Hernandez joined his alma mater's, the University of Miami's, Athletic Department in 1998 and is currently the Deputy Athletic Director. In his role, he oversees the following operations and sports: Financial and Business Operations, Human Resources, Equipment Room, Video Services, Adidas Relations, Legal/Contractual Matters, Men's Basketball, Baseball and Track and Field.
Hernandez started his career at Miami as a Graduate Assistant in Academic Services. He was hired full time in 1999 as a Compliance Coordinator, and was subsequently promoted to Director of Compliance in 2002, Assistant AD for Compliance in 2004, Associate AD for Compliance in 2005, Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2007 and Deputy Athletics Director in 2010.
In 2005, he also served as the Interim Associate AD for Development and has served as the Interim Associate AD for External Affairs on two separate occasions. During his term as Interim Associate AD for Development, the Hurricane Club exceeded its annual giving budgetary goal by nearly ten percent.
"I am extremely happy to be joining the Texas Tech family," Hernandez said. "I would like to thank Kirby for providing me this wonderful opportunity. I am excited to be working with him again and to be joining the excellent staff at Texas Tech. After so many great years at Miami, my family and I are looking forward to joining the Lubbock community."
In addition to his work at Miami, Hernandez has been involved at both the conference and national level. He is currently serving or has previously served on the following committees:
- Chair of the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee
- NCAA Amateurism Cabinet
- ACC Finance Committee
- Past President of the National Association of Athletic Compliance (NAAC)
- Division-1 Athletic Directors' Compliance Task Force
- NCAA Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet
- ACC Constitution and Bylaws Committee
- Chair of the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Waivers Sub-Committee.
He also has served as an adjunct professor for Sports Management in the School of Education at Miami and at Florida Atlantic University.
Hernandez earned both a law degree and a bachelor's of business administration in finance from the University of Miami. He is married to the former Melissa Schumacher and they have two sons, Anthony Jr. and Austin.
Beginning June 5, Hernandez will serve as the chief operating officer, overseeing many of the day-to-day functions of the athletics department. Serving as the second in command, Hernandez will be involved with all administrative units and department programming.
Hernandez served as a Senior Associate AD and Deputy AD under Hocutt during the latter's time in Miami (2008-11), and eventually served as the interim athletics director following Hocutt's decision to come to Lubbock.
"I am pleased to announce the addition of Tony to our staff," Hocutt said. "He has an impressive resume and will add an experienced voice to our team. I had the pleasure of working with him during my time at Miami, and he became a trusted colleague. He and his family will be a great addition to our community."
Hernandez joined his alma mater's, the University of Miami's, Athletic Department in 1998 and is currently the Deputy Athletic Director. In his role, he oversees the following operations and sports: Financial and Business Operations, Human Resources, Equipment Room, Video Services, Adidas Relations, Legal/Contractual Matters, Men's Basketball, Baseball and Track and Field.
Hernandez started his career at Miami as a Graduate Assistant in Academic Services. He was hired full time in 1999 as a Compliance Coordinator, and was subsequently promoted to Director of Compliance in 2002, Assistant AD for Compliance in 2004, Associate AD for Compliance in 2005, Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2007 and Deputy Athletics Director in 2010.
In 2005, he also served as the Interim Associate AD for Development and has served as the Interim Associate AD for External Affairs on two separate occasions. During his term as Interim Associate AD for Development, the Hurricane Club exceeded its annual giving budgetary goal by nearly ten percent.
"I am extremely happy to be joining the Texas Tech family," Hernandez said. "I would like to thank Kirby for providing me this wonderful opportunity. I am excited to be working with him again and to be joining the excellent staff at Texas Tech. After so many great years at Miami, my family and I are looking forward to joining the Lubbock community."
In addition to his work at Miami, Hernandez has been involved at both the conference and national level. He is currently serving or has previously served on the following committees:
- Chair of the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee
- NCAA Amateurism Cabinet
- ACC Finance Committee
- Past President of the National Association of Athletic Compliance (NAAC)
- Division-1 Athletic Directors' Compliance Task Force
- NCAA Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet
- ACC Constitution and Bylaws Committee
- Chair of the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Waivers Sub-Committee.
He also has served as an adjunct professor for Sports Management in the School of Education at Miami and at Florida Atlantic University.
Hernandez earned both a law degree and a bachelor's of business administration in finance from the University of Miami. He is married to the former Melissa Schumacher and they have two sons, Anthony Jr. and Austin.
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