Martin, who joined the GCAC in 2014 as commissioner following the retirement of longtime commissioner Dr. Thomas Howell, has worked since assuming the role to bolster the conference's image nationally, as well as to attract corporate sponsors to the GCAC. As a result, the conference signed its first apparel deal with Adidas in 2017, and inked a major sponsorship with the Wyndham Hotels network.
A native New Orleanian, Martin attended St. Augustine High School and graduated from Georgetown University. He has an extensive background in accounting, business, finance, marketing and sports administration. Before beginning his successful career in the administrative side of athletics, Martin enjoyed success on the basketball court. He was an All-American, an All-State selection and a city MVP during his time at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. From there, he went on to become the first player from New Orleans to be recruited by Hall of Fame Coach John Thompson at Georgetown. Martin was selected by the Clarion Herald as one of the top 100 prep basketball players in the City of New Orleans, as well as the State of Louisiana.After earning a bachelor's degree in business administration (with an emphasis in accounting), Martin was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1979. He has over 30 years experience in sports, having served as director of corporate affairs for the National Basketball Association League office, athletic airector at Dillard University and senior vice president for the New Orleans Hornets.
The Black College Experience podcast works to highlight the work of HBCUs and their athletic programs.
Martin's episode will air live on Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m. EST on the Black College Experience podcast Web site.
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