Marcus Attles was named Senior Executive Associate AD for Capital Projects, Events & Operations in July 2024. This marks Attles’ second stint with UCF, having previously served as Assistant Director of Event Operations from 2009-2012. He brings with him more than 17 years of collegiate athletics experience to Orlando.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Marcus and his family back to UCF,” said UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. “Marcus brings a wealth of experience to our team from his recent roles at Miami and Northwestern, and we’re excited to have him oversee our events and facility operations. He will also serve as the athletics point person with the university on all capital projects.”
Attles arrives in Orlando from the University of Miami, where he spent the previous two years, including his final year as Senior Associate AD for Capital Projects, Events & Operations. In his role, he worked closely with the university on all capital projects and managed athletic facilities daily. He also served as the sport administrator for Miami’s women’s soccer program.
“I am beyond thrilled to return to UCF and reunite with the Knights community,” Attles said. “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Terry Mohajir and the executive team for their support throughout the search process. I look forward to building and collaborating with the exceptional student-athletes, coaches, and staff at UCF. Charge On!”
Prior to joining Miami in May 2022, Attles served as Associate AD for Facilities & Operations at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. During his time with the Wildcats, he provided leadership, management, and direction for all athletic facilities. In addition, he helped complete over $400 million in capital projects and facility enhancements. In 2018, Attles was nominated for the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association’s Facility Manager of the Year award. In 2021, he became the sport administrator for NU men’s soccer.
Prior to his time in Evanston, Attles spent four years at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), where he supervised the Facilities & Event Management staff while transforming the Grounds & Sports Turf division. Other responsibilities included capital projects, venue management and security, and facility branding. Attles has also spent time at Radford University, where he oversaw all facilities and game management for each of RU’s 19 NCAA Division I programs. In addition, he was charged with management of the Facilities & Operations budget, purchasing, master planning, and equipment operations. In August of 2012, Attles joined RU’s senior staff, was named sport administrator for volleyball and field hockey, and was a member of the 10-year strategic planning committee. Other previous stops include the University of Maryland and Towson University.
As a leader in facilities, operations, and events, Attles has served as Vice-Chair of the Programming Committee with the Collegiate Athletics Operations Services (CAOS). In May of 2014, he was named to the Board of Directors for Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA), a professional association part of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
Marcus received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from Hamp-ton University. His wife, Tabitha, is a UCF grad.