WACO, Texas – Baylor University is finalizing the hire of Doug McNamee as its new Director of Athletics, SicEm365 has learned.
McNamee graduated from Baylor in 2003 and spent over five years in the athletic department from 2012 to 2017. McNamee joined Baylor Athletics in 2012 as an Assistant AD for premium tickets with the Bear Foundation.
He quickly advanced to Senior Associate AD and, in 2015, assumed leadership of the Bear Foundation, where he played a key role in developing the strategy of the department’s annual giving program.
In 2017, McNamee was promoted to Senior Associate AD for External Relations, leading Baylor’s external relations team and directing development for communications, fan engagement, new media, the spirit program and ticket services. McNamee served on the search committee that helped hire head football coach Matt Rhule ahead of the 2017 season.
McNamee left Baylor Athletics to become the President of Magnolia in 2018 before taking over as President of Field & Stream, an outdoor-lifestyle brand, in 2022. He also worked closely with musicians Eric Church and Morgan Wallen on various marketing endeavors.
In the modern era of college athletics, McNamee’s business background can help Baylor oversee fundraising, branding, donor engagement and more to compete at the top of the Big 12.
McNamee has a close relationship with head basketball coach Scott Drew. He was a manager on the basketball team during his undergraduate years.
