APSU Alumnus Jordan Harmon named Governors's 15th Director of Athletics
By: Casey Crigger February 9, 2026
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Austin Peay State University President Dr. Mike Licari has named two-time APSU graduate and former Governors baseball player Jordan Harmon as Austin Peay鈥檚 15th director of athletics.
With his appointment, APSU affirms its commitment to building pride, strengthening connections, and driving momentum through a successful athletics program. During Harmon鈥檚 recent tenure as interim athletic director, the university鈥檚 continued investments in student-athlete development, facilities, and academic and wellness resources have ensured that Governors thrive.
鈥淚 am thrilled to have Jordan in this role,鈥 Licari said. 鈥淗is passion for Austin Peay runs deep, and his work in athletics administration has earned him the respect of colleagues across campus and fans and supporters in the community. Jordan鈥檚 drive, spirit, and creative energy will serve Austin Peay well, and his leadership will ensure that it is a great time to be a Gov.鈥
Harmon, who has served as Austin Peay鈥檚 interim director of athletics since August 2025, previously worked as the general manager for APSU Athletics. In that role, he coordinated leadership in revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness management.
鈥淚 want to thank Licari for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the athletics department at my alma mater,鈥 Harmon said. 鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly grateful for the Austin Peay Athletics staff, my colleagues across campus, and the Clarksville-Montgomery County community for their unwavering support over the past several months. None of this is possible without the exceptional people who push our program forward every day.鈥
Harmon, a St. Louis, Missouri, native, returned to Austin Peay in March 2024 after a year as the director of development at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers, Florida. Upon his return, he was named deputy director of athletics and chief revenue officer 鈥 the first in department history.
A 2017 Austin Peay graduate, Harmon was previously a member of Austin Peay鈥檚 athletics department for three years, becoming deputy director of athletics for competitive excellence and championship resources just before his departure. He originally joined the department in January 2020 as assistant director of athletics for development after serving as the director of development for athletics fundraising within the University Advancement office.
During his first tenure in the athletics department, Harmon played a key role in driving record-setting fundraising success. In July 2020, Austin Peay announced $2.74 million in athletics fundraising 鈥 the second-highest total in program history. Combined with the record $3.6 million raised in 2018-19, the department generated more than $6.35 million over two years, marking the most successful fundraising period in its history.
As a student-athlete, Harmon was a pitcher on the Austin Peay baseball team from 2014-17 and graduated from APSU with a bachelor's degree in finance. He also earned a master's degree in management from Austin Peay in 2020. Harmon's wife, Reagan (n茅e Greene), was a member of the Austin Peay women's golf team for two seasons. They have one daughter, Parker, who they welcomed in December 2024.
鈥淢y wife Reagan and I are both former Austin Peay student-athletes, and there is truly no place we would rather be,鈥 Harmon said. 鈥淭his is our home. We are honored, energized, and ready to continue to take APSU Athletics to new heights. We are passionate about competing at the highest level, raising the standard across Governors Athletics, and building something special 鈥 something extraordinary 鈥 for our student-athletes, our campus, and our community.鈥
A public press conference will be held later in the week to officially introduce Harmon as Austin Peay鈥檚 15th director of athletics, with additional details to be provided ahead of the event.
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