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EAST LANSING, June 2, 2025 ~ Michigan State University has hired J Batt as its next Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Prior to getting to MSU, Batt was the Athletic Director at Georgia Tech, where he led its football program to back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since 2013-14. While at Georgia Tech, Batt was able to surpass previous athletic fundraising records by more than 40%. He also renovated and built multiple facilities such as the Dr. Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center and Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
Before working at Georgia Tech, Batt served the University of Alabama from 2017-22 as the Executive Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer. Batt was responsible for the launch of the Crimson Standard, Alabama Athletics’ 10-year, $600 million capital initiative.
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(CONTINUED) “This is a key moment in the history of Michigan State Athletics,” said Men’s Basketball Head Coach and current Co-Interim Director of Athletics Tom Izzo in a press release. “With J Batt’s hiring, President Kevin Guskiewicz has found the right person to lead our department as college athletics continues to evolve. J has displayed tremendous innovation as a leader and has a proven track record of revenue generation. We are excited to welcome J and his family to Michigan State.“
Batt will be welcomed into the MSU family on Wednesday, June 4 for his introductory press conference. Batt’s contract will pay him around $1.8 million annually over a six-year contract.
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