Jared Benko

Jared Benko currently serves as the Executive Deputy Director of Athletics at Auburn University since November 2024. Prior to this role, Benko held the position of Director of Athletics at Georgia Southern University from March 2020 to November 2024, overseeing 17 athletics programs and managing compliance with NCAA regulations. Benko's extensive experience includes serving as Deputy Director of Athletics and CFO at Mississippi State University, where oversight included an $87 million budget, and previous roles at Auburn University, University of Arkansas, and University of Georgia Athletic Association, focusing on financial management and operational oversight in NCAA Division I athletics. Benko holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's in Sports Studies from the University of Georgia.