Joe Parker (athletic director)


Joe Parker is the athletic director at Colorado State University.

College

Parker attended the University of Michigan where he was a three-time All-American swimmer, earning a bachelor's degree in economics. He later earned a master's degree in business administration from Texas.

Career

At Texas, Parker began his in career in the athletic department as a development manager. He also worked at Washington State, Oklahoma, as the deputy athletic director at Texas Tech, and as senior associate A.D. at Michigan.
Parker became athletic director at Colorado State University on March 17, 2015, as the permanent replacement of Jack Graham following a national search.

Family

Parker and wife Jennie are parents to two children, Emma and Will.