Tanner Ball arrives joins the Rockets after serving as Assistant Athletics Director for Resource and Contract Management at Purdue.
Tanner Ball Named Executive Associate AD for Administration and Strategic Operations
6/17/2026 3:00:00 PM | Administration, Athletics
Ball joins Rockets after four years at Purdue
TOLEDO, Ohio – The University of Toledo has hired Tanner Ball as Executive Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Strategic Operations, Vice President and Director of Athletics Tom Moreland announced Wednesday.
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Ball arrives at Toledo after serving as Assistant Athletics Director for Resource and Contract Management at Purdue, where he led the department's NIL administration, revenue-sharing implementation efforts, contract management processes and strategic initiatives. He played a central role in developing Purdue's approach to the House settlement era, including student-athlete compensation strategy, roster resource allocation, NIL operations and institutional policy development.
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In his new role with the Rockets, Ball will oversee strategic operations and administrative functions within the athletics department while working closely with senior leadership on long-range planning, resource management, revenue-sharing initiatives and organizational effectiveness.
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"We are excited to welcome Tanner to Toledo," said Moreland. "Tanner brings a unique combination of administrative expertise, legal training, strategic vision and experience navigating the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics. He has been at the forefront of some of the most significant developments in our industry, and his leadership will be invaluable as we continue positioning Toledo Athletics for sustained success."
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At Purdue, Ball oversaw the department's contract administration and NIL operations while serving as a key member of the team responsible for implementing revenue sharing and student-athlete compensation strategies. He managed institutional NIL processes, athlete marketing initiatives, roster allocation planning and compliance procedures associated with the changing collegiate athletics landscape.Â
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In addition, Ball served as the sport administrator for Purdue's men's and women's golf programs and helped oversee the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, including the planning and development of the Pete Dye Clubhouse project.
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Before joining Purdue, Ball served in multiple athletics administration roles at East Tennessee State University, including Assistant Athletics Director for Administration. His experience spans athletic development, strategic initiatives, external operations and special projects.
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"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the University of Toledo and work alongside the outstanding staff, coaches and student-athletes who make this department special," Ball said. "Toledo Athletics has a proud tradition of success, strong community support and tremendous momentum. I look forward to helping build on that foundation and supporting the department's continued growth and achievement in this new era of college athletics."
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Ball earned a bachelor's degree in sport management from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from East Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
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Ball arrives at Toledo after serving as Assistant Athletics Director for Resource and Contract Management at Purdue, where he led the department's NIL administration, revenue-sharing implementation efforts, contract management processes and strategic initiatives. He played a central role in developing Purdue's approach to the House settlement era, including student-athlete compensation strategy, roster resource allocation, NIL operations and institutional policy development.
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In his new role with the Rockets, Ball will oversee strategic operations and administrative functions within the athletics department while working closely with senior leadership on long-range planning, resource management, revenue-sharing initiatives and organizational effectiveness.
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"We are excited to welcome Tanner to Toledo," said Moreland. "Tanner brings a unique combination of administrative expertise, legal training, strategic vision and experience navigating the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics. He has been at the forefront of some of the most significant developments in our industry, and his leadership will be invaluable as we continue positioning Toledo Athletics for sustained success."
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At Purdue, Ball oversaw the department's contract administration and NIL operations while serving as a key member of the team responsible for implementing revenue sharing and student-athlete compensation strategies. He managed institutional NIL processes, athlete marketing initiatives, roster allocation planning and compliance procedures associated with the changing collegiate athletics landscape.Â
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In addition, Ball served as the sport administrator for Purdue's men's and women's golf programs and helped oversee the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, including the planning and development of the Pete Dye Clubhouse project.
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Before joining Purdue, Ball served in multiple athletics administration roles at East Tennessee State University, including Assistant Athletics Director for Administration. His experience spans athletic development, strategic initiatives, external operations and special projects.
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"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the University of Toledo and work alongside the outstanding staff, coaches and student-athletes who make this department special," Ball said. "Toledo Athletics has a proud tradition of success, strong community support and tremendous momentum. I look forward to helping build on that foundation and supporting the department's continued growth and achievement in this new era of college athletics."
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Ball earned a bachelor's degree in sport management from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from East Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
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