FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno State Director of Athletics Terry Tumey is leaving Fresno State after six years.
Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval says he and Tumey have mutually agreed that he will be leaving Fresno State to pursue other opportunities.
"We are working together on a transition plan to ensure that we have continuity of leadership in the Athletics Department. I sincerely appreciate Terry’s six years of dedicated service to Fresno State and the support he has provided to our campus, community, and most importantly, to our student-athletes. We wish Terry all the best for a fulfilling future. "
Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval
Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval added that staff are working on a transition plan to ensure continued leadership in the Athletics Department.
Terry Tumey's final date with Fresno State was not released.
In a statement on social media, Tumey wrote that it has been an honor to serve the Fresno State community for the past six years.
"I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this Valley that remains undefeated in its support of athletics. I am proud of our accomplishments and the high levels of success our programs achieved in competition, in the classroom, and in our community."
Terry Tumey
Tumey also offered his "sincerest appreciation" to those pushing Fresno State Athletics forward during his time with the college.
Fresno State adds that Rob Acunto has since been named Fresno State's Interim Director of Athletics.