| Michael Alford | |
| Current Team: | Florida State |
| Current Title: | Athletic director |
| Current Conference: | ACC |
| Alma Mater: | UAB |
| Admin Years1: | 2012-2017 |
| Admin Team1: | Oklahoma (associate athletics director) |
| Admin Years2: | 2017–2020 |
| Admin Team2: | Central Michigan |
| Admin Years3: | 2021–present |
| Admin Team3: | Florida State |
Michael Alford (born 1969) is the current athletic director for Florida State. Alford was previously the athletic director for Central Michigan.[1]
Alford first attended Mississippi State University but then transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While at UAB, Alford received his bachelor's degree in communication. Later, Alford received his master's degree in athletic administration from the University of Arkansas.[2]
Alford became the athletic director for Central Michigan University following marketing positions for Alabama, the Dallas Cowboys, and Oklahoma. While at Central Michigan, Alford hired eight head coaches for various departments and guided Central Michigan to a 600% revenue increase.[3]
After briefly being the CEO for Seminoles Boosters, Alford became the athletic director for Florida State University. Alford replaced David Coburn who retired days earlier.[4]