Cooper Jones - Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Revenue Officer - Staff Directory

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Cooper Jones

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Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Revenue Officer
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Jones was named Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Revenue Office at the University of Memphis on November 11, 2024.

Jones, a veteran in college athletics with an expansive background, will lead the development and ticketing teams as well as Learfield partner, Tiger Sports Properties after serving as the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Mary, a Division II institution in Bismarck, North Dakota. The former Ohio University football student-athlete possesses over 25 years of experience following his time as the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation at Cal Poly Humboldt and holding leadership roles at Tarleton State, Arizona State, North Texas, Louisville, Maryland and Georgia Tech.

"I am thrilled about the opportunity to work at the University of Memphis and be a part of the leadership team that Ed Scott is building," Jones said. "Ed and I worked together at Louisville many years ago and I have admired and respected his work in college athletics for almost 20 years. His values and his vision for the next chapter of Tiger Athletics made this opportunity very appealing to me and my family."

Throughout his career Jones has participated in three university advancement capital campaigns totaling more than $1 billion, renovated or built 19 practice and competition venues while significantly growing revenue streams and season ticket holders. Jones has also led unit-based capital campaigns and annual fund drives in excess of $935 million, directly responsible for nearly $509 million in new gifts.

"The University of Memphis and Tiger Athletics are uniquely positioned for success during this time of change in college athletics," Jones continued. "I look forward to working with Ed and the Memphis community to leverage our strengths into victories on the playing fields and in the classroom. Go Tigers Go!"