University of Tennessee Athletics
What They're Saying About Reid Sigmon
April 25, 2017 | General
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie
"It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Reid Sigmon to the Tennessee family. We are fortunate to add someone of Reid's caliber to our department. He has been a part of a visionary leadership group at the College Football Playoff for more than four years and possesses a tremendous understanding of what is needed to lead a successful athletics department. Reid fully understands the scope of the operation and expectations at the University of Tennessee. He will be an excellent contributor to the already outstanding staff we have in place.
"I had the privilege of working with Reid for five years at Kansas State, and I was able to see first-hand the impact he had on the department. He played a key role in our success at Kansas State from an athletic, academic and fundraising standpoint. He is a tireless worker who is organized and detailed in his approach, and he always brings a wise, innovative perspective to the table."
Bill Hancock
College Football Playoff Executive Director
College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock
"Reid's intellect, personality and vast knowledge of college athletics helped get the College Football Playoff off to a great start. I know Tennessee folks will enjoy him as much as we do."
Bill Snyder
Kansas State Head Football Coach
Kansas State Head Football Coach Bill Snyder
"Reid was a great friend of our football program. He always strived to do what was in our very best interest. Reid is a very caring, committed, responsible and hard-working young man, and I am certain he will be a major success in his new position."
Dr. Be Stoney
Kansas State Faculty Athletics Representative
Kansas State Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Be Stoney
"Reid's influence in college athletics has been enormously impactful. During his time at Kansas State, he was instrumental in transforming the financial landscape model of the department, and as a direct result of his expertise and experiences brought tremendous stability to our athletics program. The student-athletes at Tennessee will benefit from the same experiences he helped create for K-State to compete at the highest level, and the staff and coaches will appreciate his level of confidence in making enhancements that will positively impact all programs at Tennessee."
Kirby Hocutt
Texas Tech Director of Athletics
Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt
"Reid Sigmon is a great addition to the Tennessee athletics staff. As chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, I have had the chance to work closely with Reid over the past year, and you will not find a more detailed and personable leader. I congratulate Reid on this tremendous opportunity, as well as John Currie on an outstanding hire."
Greg Sankey
SEC Commissioner
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
"I've enjoyed working with Reid in his role with the College Football Playoff, and I'm pleased he will become a part of the SEC in his new position at the University of Tennessee. Reid is diligent, conscientious and establishes great working relationships -- which I know he will do for the Tennessee athletics program. I look forward to Reid bringing his leadership skills to the SEC family."
Jeff Long
Arkansas Director of Athletics
Jeff Long, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics and College Football Playoff Selection Committee Member
"Reid was an extraordinary executive for the College Football Playoff. His unflappable demeanor provided us great stability at volatile times over the course of the selection process. As a former college football student-athlete, Reid possesses the qualities needed to connect with young people on campus, and this position will give him that opportunity. This is a great hire for John Currie and the University of Tennessee program."
Dr. Kirk Schulz
Washington State University President
Washington State University President and former NCAA Board of Governors Chair Dr. Kirk Schulz
"Reid Sigmon will be a terrific addition to the UT athletics leadership team. He brings a reputation for integrity and vision to Knoxville, along with experience at the national level with the College Football Playoff. Reid played a major role in helping shape a highly successful athletics program at Kansas State and will bring those same skills with him to Tennessee."
Jill Shields
Kansas State Executive Associate Athletics Director/SWA
Kansas State Executive Associate Athletics Director/SWA Jill Shields
"Reid was a vital part of the success of our student-athletes and programs while he was at K-State. He has a tremendous work ethic and a personality that our staff, coaches and student-athletes found very easy to work with, and I know the staff at Tennessee will benefit greatly from his experience, vision and leadership."
