Martin Newton - 1999 Roster
Roster
Martin Newton
- Position:
- Director of Athletics
- Class:
- Redshirt
- Hometown:
- Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Newton, whose full name is Charles Martin Newton Jr., was selected following a national search led by Harry B. Brock III, Samford[apos]s vice president for business and financial affairs.
[quote]Martin had an important combination of factors that convinced us that he was an ideal choice to lead our athletics program,[quote] Brock said. [quote]His experience in higher education, his broad network built from his years in collegiate sports and the fact that he is a Samford graduate will help him continue moving our program forward.[quote]
Brock co-chaired a 12-member search advisory committee with Emily Hynds, an associate professor of mathematics.
[quote]Our committee was particularly impressed with Martin[apos]s understanding of the important balance between academics and athletics,[quote] Hynds added. [quote]And, because he is a Samford graduate, he understands the importance of leading athletics to support the university[apos]s mission.[quote]
Newton graduated from Samford in 1983 with a business degree. He was a four-year letter winner in men[apos]s basketball and was all-conference honorable mention in 1980.
[quote]I[apos]d like to thank Dr. Westmoreland, the board of trustees and Buck Brock for this incredible opportunity to return to my alma mater as its athletics director,[quote] Newton said. [quote]Samford has always had a special place in my heart and helped shape me both personally and professionally. I share Dr. Westmoreland[apos]s vision for this university and our athletics department, and I look forward to serving our student-athletes, coaches, faculty and staff as we continue to move Samford athletics to the next level.[quote]
Following graduation he worked in sports marketing for Converse for 13 years. Newton then spent 13 years in a similar capacity at Nike.
Newton was then hired at Kentucky in 2009. At Kentucky he managed an $11 million budget, along with fundraising, compliance, scheduling, marketing and academic support for the men[apos]s basketball program.
Newton and his wife, Cindy, have three grown children, Katie, Madison and Charles.
