Terrence Warren Joins Queens Athletics as Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte director of athletics Cherie Swarthout announces the addition of Terrence Warren to the department as the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Warren joins the Royals after most recently serving as assistant athletic director for external affairs at Johnson C. Smith University.

"Please join me in welcoming Terrence Warren into the Royal family," Swarthout stated. "Terrence will join my leadership team with a wealth of experience. A former NCAA Champion and NFL player, Terrence understands our values and our desire to lead from the top. In my time getting to know Terrence it has become clear that his strengths are his ability to network and form collaborative partnerships that are purposeful in driving a vision. His strengths are perfectly suited to lead external revenue generation to provide championship resources for our department which will enhance our staff and student-athlete experience."

Warren's core responsibilities will lie in him serving as the chief athletics revenue officer for Queens Athletics. He will lead strategic functions related to external revenue generation through corporate sponsorships and individual philanthropy. Additionally, Warren will serve as a member of the senior management team that provides strategic leadership and direction to the department's 30 NCAA and club sports programs. He will also collaborate with the University's advancement office on athletics and philanthropic initiatives.

"I am extremely excited to join Queens Athletics, one of the country's premier athletics programs," Warren commented. "I am equally excited to be working under the leadership of both President Lugo and Cherie Swarthout; two people who are proven leaders in higher education."

Serving as an assistant athletic director at JCSU for four seasons, Warren was responsible for all aspects of fundraising, marketing, and ticket sales for the athletic department. During his time with the Golden Bulls, he was able to increase corporate and donor revenue by over 62 percent. He also collaborated with the University's Center for Career Development to assist with workshops, seminars, and internships for student-athletes. Within that area, he was able to create the Executive Champions Program, a corporate lecture and mentorship program that provides professional development to student-athletes at JCSU. Additionally, Warren served as the liaison to the advancement, marketing and communications, business, JCSU 100 Club, and alumni relations offices to increase event attendance, ticket revenue, and exposure for the University while also managing marketing and in-game promotions for athletics.

Prior to joining the Golden Bulls, Warren served as director of operations and wellness at the Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough, N.C. His responsibilities included managing the budget and daily operations of the 6,000-member facility. He also supervised a 37-person staff and established partnerships with local and state agencies to secure grants, private donations, and government funding. He also partnered with outside agencies such as the Special Olympics and the Chamber of Commerce to develop community-based programs for the special needs population.

Additionally, Warren spent time as the associate athletics director for marketing promotions and ticketing at Delaware State University. At Delaware State, he provided leadership for all aspects of the DSU ticket operations, including developing procedures and best practices for the Division I institution's athletic ticket office. While there, he increased ticket revenue by 50 percent.

In addition to increasing revenue through ticket sales for the Hornets, Warren developed strategies to market Delaware State's athletics program to forge corporate sponsorships that generated additional revenue. He also created collaborations to increase community engagement and build goodwill for Delaware State's athletic programs, and managed gameday activities to enhance the fan experience.

Before joining the Hornets, Warren was the athletic business and ticket manager at his alma mater, Hampton University, managing all business aspects for the department and administering and conducting promotions for all ticket sales.

A standout dual student-athlete at Hampton, Warren was a four-year letterman on the track and field team. The 13-time NCAA All-American was a 12-time CIAA 200-Meter Champion, and a two-time NCAA DII 200-Meter National Champion. Additionally, he was a gold medalist at both the 1988 World Junior Track and Field Championships and the 1990 Olympic Festival. In 1992, Warren qualified for the Olympic Trials.

Warren was a two-year letterman in football at Hampton earning Coca-Cola Player of the Year honors in 1992. He was also a Golden Helmet Award recipient for his outstanding athletic and academic achievements. Following his collegiate career, Warren was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL draft, where he played from 1993-95. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers (1995) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-96) before completing his career with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts (1998-1999).

For his accomplishments at Hampton, Warren was inducted into the CIAA's John B. McLendon Hall of Fame in 2015. He was also inducted into the Hampton Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.

Warren earned his bachelor's degree in recreational administration from Hampton University and his MBA from Averett University. He is also a 2019 graduate of the Dr. Charles Whitcomb NCAA Leadership Institute.

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