Russell Dean has a proven track record of helping Division I athletic programs increase revenues and achieve their external goals. His experience comes both from inside university athletic programs and from the two largest out-source companies in the college space - IMG College and Learfield Sports. He understands the perspective of the Athletic Director and knows how to help improve the efficiency of Division I athletic departments. He brings 25 years of experience and passion working with and for Division 1 schools of all sizes, and he is uniquely positioned to guide your organization to work together as a team to create long-term value.
Russell’s Career
2016-Present: President Dean Team
2012-2015: IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, Director of Partnership Management
2007-2011: IMG College, General Manager Rice Sports Properties
2006-2010: Rice University, Associate Athletics Director
2003-2006: University of Arizona, Assistant Athletics Director
1999-2003: Tulane University, Assistant Athletics Director
1996-1999: University of Houston, Assistant Director of Marketing
1995-1996: University of Arizona, Marketing Intern
1993-1995: University of Connecticut, Marketing Graduate Assistant
Russell’s Career
2016-Present: President Dean Team
2012-2015: IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, Director of Partnership Management
2007-2011: IMG College, General Manager Rice Sports Properties
2006-2010: Rice University, Associate Athletics Director
2003-2006: University of Arizona, Assistant Athletics Director
1999-2003: Tulane University, Assistant Athletics Director
1996-1999: University of Houston, Assistant Director of Marketing
1995-1996: University of Arizona, Marketing Intern
1993-1995: University of Connecticut, Marketing Graduate Assistant