Greg Sankey

Greg Sankey became the eighth Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference on June 1, 2015, and
immediately embarked on a journey to build upon the SEC’s recognized success, strong foundation and
rich traditions.
Sankey first joined the SEC staff in 2002 as Associate Commissioner for Governance.  He was elevated to
Executive Associate Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer for the league office in 2012, becoming
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEC Office.
Prior to joining the SEC staff, Sankey was Commissioner of the Southland Conference for nearly seven
years.  He joined the Southland Conference staff in 1992 where he served as both assistant and
associate commissioner before he was named commissioner in 1996 at the age of 31.
Prior to his term at the Southland Conference, he was Director of Compliance and Academic Services at
Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. While at Northwestern State, Sankey also coached
the Demons’ golf teams for two years, earning the Golf Coaches Association of America District VI Coach
of the Year award in 1991. Before his tenure at Northwestern State, he was the Director of Intramural
Sports at Utica College in upstate New York.
A native of Auburn, NY, Sankey earned his master’s degree from Syracuse University and his
undergraduate degree from the State University of New York College at Cortland. Sankey and his wife,
Cathy, reside in Birmingham, AL, and have two adult daughters, Hannah (and her husband, Rod) and
Moriah (and her husband Austin).