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Former Braves VP James E. Smith named Maryland AD

September 15, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of a Maryland Terrapans Helmet during the game between Maryland Terrapins and Virginia Cavalers at SECU Stadium. Compulsory Credit: Regi Hilded-Emagan Picture

Maryland, Executive James E of former Atlanta Braves. Smith was nominated as his new athletic director on Thursday.

Smith was the senior vice president of the business strategy for the last five years.

Smith first served as President and CEO of Ohio State University Alumni Association.

Daril J., President of Maryland. Pines said in a release, “We are proud of the athletics tradition at the University of Maryland and the achievements of our coaches and student-athletes, which represent red, black, white and gold.” “As college athletics develops rapidly, the gym brings valuable administrative and commercial experiences, as well as brings energy, vision and passion to our athletics program to lead to new levels of success and impact.”

Arthur M. in Smith’s background. Black Sports and Entertainment also includes a series of executive positions, where he was in charge of revenue and marketing for NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS Club Atlanta United.

Smith said, “It is a great honor to lead the athletics department at the University of Maryland and to guide the stored programs of UMD in the next era.” “I am very inspired to create excellence and Maryland is moving forward with a sharp attention to student-athele, well-being and educational success, to pursue a dynamic and important time for intercollegeate athletics.”

Smith replaced Damon Evans, who left the same place in SMU in March. Maryland was the Athletic Director from Evans 2018.

-Bield level media

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