Tulane’s Tyler Thomas Promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Game Presentation and Fan Experience
Aug 13, 2026 | General
NEW ORLEANS – David Harris, Tulane's Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair, announced the promotion of Tyler Thomas to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Game Presentation and Fan Experience on Thursday.
Since joining Tulane in May 2023 as Director of Game Presentation & Fan Experience, Thomas has been instrumental in overseeing marketing efforts for football, men's basketball, and baseball, including in-game production, scripting, music, special recognitions, and sponsorship activations.
Thomas has also overseen the Tulane Student Rewards Program – Wave Riders – fostering student engagement and collaboration through bi-weekly meetings and athletics-driven initiatives.
Prior to his tenure at Tulane, Thomas served as Assistant Director of Marketing at Rice, surpassing revenue and attendance goals for multiple sports. He was also part of the marketing staff at the University of Houston, Belmont University, and Mississippi State University earlier in his career.
"We are thrilled for Tyler," said Harris. "His innovative approach and dedication have already made a significant impact on our gameday atmosphere and student engagement. I am confident he will continue to elevate the Tulane experience for our fans, student-athletes, and entire community."
Thomas holds a Master of Sport Administration from Belmont University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
Since joining Tulane in May 2023 as Director of Game Presentation & Fan Experience, Thomas has been instrumental in overseeing marketing efforts for football, men's basketball, and baseball, including in-game production, scripting, music, special recognitions, and sponsorship activations.
Thomas has also overseen the Tulane Student Rewards Program – Wave Riders – fostering student engagement and collaboration through bi-weekly meetings and athletics-driven initiatives.
Prior to his tenure at Tulane, Thomas served as Assistant Director of Marketing at Rice, surpassing revenue and attendance goals for multiple sports. He was also part of the marketing staff at the University of Houston, Belmont University, and Mississippi State University earlier in his career.
"We are thrilled for Tyler," said Harris. "His innovative approach and dedication have already made a significant impact on our gameday atmosphere and student engagement. I am confident he will continue to elevate the Tulane experience for our fans, student-athletes, and entire community."
Thomas holds a Master of Sport Administration from Belmont University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting GreenWaveClub.com.
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