NEWS

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 6, 2024--Managing Partner/CEO of Fortify College Athletics, Tony Hernandez is excited to announce the hiring of David Reed as Partner/Executive Vice President of Compliance Solutions. As Executive VP of Compliance Solutions, David will be available to assist athletic departments in compliance reviews, policy creation and implementation, rules interpretations, various waivers, rules education initiatives, and complex compliance matters.

David has over twenty-seven years’ experience working in NCAA Division I Compliance. He has previously served as the senior Compliance administrator at the University of Kansas; University of Louisiana-Monroe; Marshall University; and University of Miami. He has also worked in support roles on the Compliance staff at University of Cincinnati, University of Pittsburgh, and Xavier University. He is a nationally recognized leader in NCAA Compliance and has served on both the NCAA Initial Eligibility Committee as well as the NCAA Interpretations Committee. He has done extensive committee work for NAAC and conference affiliates throughout his career. David co-founded the NAAC ACE mentoring program.

“We are enthusiastic about David joining us at Fortify College Athletics,” said Hernandez. “He brings an unmatched wealth of NCAA experience and will be able to provide elite consulting services to our partner schools.”

David is a graduate of the Florida State University School of Law where he earned a juris master. He also earned a master of legal studies from West Virginia University; a master of science in athletic administration from Marshall University; and a bachelor of science in social sciences from Kansas State University. Prior to his career in intercollegiate athletics, David served as a combat engineer in the 4th Division of the United States Marine Corps. 

About Fortify College Athletics - Fortify College Athletics was started to provide strategic consulting services to college athletic departments. With the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics we will provide our partners with solution-driven plans that strengthen athletic departments. With a broad breadth of collegiate experience, we are prepared to consult in a variety of areas. We will tailor each project to the needs and demands of our partner and provide elite service and advice.