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Kris Harris

McKinney,TX

Summary

Accomplished athletics administrator with over 25 years of experience in facility and event operations, turf management, and capital project oversight at the collegiate and professional levels. Proven leader with a track record of successfully managing day-to-day operations for athletic facilities and executing high-profile events, including NCAA tournaments and professional championships. Skilled at building cross-functional partnerships and aligning operational strategies with institutional goals. Extensive experience supervising sports programs and oversight to over $400 million in athletic capital projects. Committed to delivering excellence in event execution, facility maintenance, and team leadership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy AD for Facility & Event Operations

SMU
04.2007 - 04.2025
  • Executive Leadership Team member contributing to strategic planning aligned with departmental mission and vision
  • Oversaw daily operations and maintenance for all athletic facilities, fields, and track
  • Directed game day operations for all intercollegiate athletic events, including 30+ postseason competitions and numerous external events
  • Served as key liaison with university departments including Campus Planning & Management, SMU Police, Risk Management, and Conference Services
  • Represented Athletics on $400M+ in capital construction and renovation projects
  • Provided sport supervision for Men’s and Women’s Tennis and Equestrian programs

Director of Turf Management

Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
12.2000 - 04.2007
  • Managed 37 acres of sports turf across competitive and practice venues
  • Directed all aspects of game day and practice field preparation and breakdown
  • Hosted nine NCAA baseball regional and super regional tournaments

Assistant Groundskeeper

Atlanta Braves
12.1998 - 12.2000
  • Maintained day-to-day field operations at Turner Field
  • Supported field prep for marquee events including the MLB All-Star Game, World Series, and two NLCS appearances
  • Supervised three seasonal staff and 25+ game day personnel

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Timeline

Deputy AD for Facility & Event Operations

SMU
04.2007 - 04.2025

Director of Turf Management

Georgia Tech
12.2000 - 04.2007

Assistant Groundskeeper

Atlanta Braves
12.1998 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy

Texas A&M University
Kris Harris