Tennessee Tech trustees approve Casey Fox as athletic director

The Tennessee Technological University Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted to approve the appointment of Casey Fox as the university’s athletic director during a virtual meeting. The committee recorded aye votes from Trustee Lowery, Trustee Rose and Chair Trudy Harper; the motion carried.

President Oldham introduced Fox’s nomination, saying Fox was recommended by the president and comes from Montana State, where he has served as deputy athletic director for about eight years. Oldham told the committee Fox has roughly 25 years of experience at multiple campuses and “will bring a lot of energy and experience and know how to Tennessee Tech.”

Casey Fox, who spoke briefly to the committee, said he was “really excited to be here” and thanked President Oldham and others for the opportunity. Fox said he planned to use his Montana State experience “as a blueprint” and emphasized the student-athlete experience: “the main pillar of our core values being the student athlete experience and making sure those student athletes are taken care of, making sure those student athletes are getting their education, and making sure those student athletes are graduating, but also winning on the field of competition as well.”

Materials provided to trustees included the president’s appointment recommendation and a salary recommendation; the salary amount was not specified in discussion. Trustees and board members welcomed Fox and offered to assist as he transitions to Cookeville. Trustees noted a press conference announcing Fox’s position was scheduled for 10:00 following the meeting.

Action: The committee approved a motion to appoint Casey Fox as athletic director. The motion was moved and seconded during the meeting; a roll call recorded Trustee Lowery, Trustee Rose and Chair Trudy Harper voting “aye,” and the motion carried.

Fox’s background and stated priorities were summarized for the trustees: eight years at Montana State as deputy athletic director, about 25 years total of experience in collegiate athletics, a focus on growing department revenues and fundraising, and emphasis on student-athlete welfare and competitive success. No further implementation details or effective date for the appointment were specified in the committee discussion.