Colorado State University Athletics
Cottingham promoted to Deputy Director of Athletics
7/6/2017 1:12:00 PM | General
Cottingham has helped guide CSU Athletics’ growth during tenure
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State director of athletics Joe Parker announced today that Steve Cottingham has been promoted to the role of deputy director of athletics. Cottingham has served since July 2015 as the executive associate athletic director and was hired in October of 2012 as the senior associate athletic director for business operations/chief financial officer.
Since joining CSU Athletics in 2012, Cottingham has revamped and improved financial planning, reporting and transparency across the entire department. He has held a leadership role in the financing and building of CSU's on-campus football stadium, including leading game day, tailgating and parking planning.
"Steve Cottingham is an integral member of our leadership team; focusing his attention and talents on a number of areas within CSU Athletics," said Director of Athletics Joe Parker. "We rely heavily on his experience, business acumen, positive demeanor and commitment to the student-athlete experience. This well-deserved promotion articulates the importance of Steve's leadership to the entire department."
Cottingham also recently helped secure the resources necessary to renovate the Jack Christiansen track & field complex, as well as constructing a new home facility for the women's soccer team. Since his arrival, Cottingham has also obtained additional resources for CSU's Olympic sports to bring them into alignment with conference peers.
"I am very thankful for Joe's leadership and his expression of confidence in expanding my role," Cottingham said. "My family and I are blessed to be a part of CSU Athletics and the Fort Collins community. I'm thrilled by what we've already accomplished together and what the future holds for all Rams."
