a seasoned leader bridging elite sports operations, higher education administration, and sport management academia, with 12+ years of progressive experience across professional sports, collegiate athletics, and university leadership. Based in Roswell, GA, he currently serves as Department Chair of Kinesiology and Wellness & Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Georgia Highlands College (2021–present), where he oversees 4 degree programs, 18 faculty, and drives transformative academic initiatives—including transitioning sport management to a 4-year bachelor’s program and securing a $7M naming rights partnership.
A PhD holder in Sport Management (Troy University) with a master’s in Sport Administration (business specialization) and a bachelor’s in Sport & Entertainment Management (cum laude), Dr. Mashburn’s expertise spans facility operations, event management, budget oversight, and academic program design. Prior to academia, he led high-stakes roles in professional and collegiate sports: as Director of Facility Operations for Atlanta United FC (2017–2021), he managed a $60M, 33-acre complex, oversaw a $35M expansion, and generated over $500K in rental revenue. He also served as Director of Athletic Facilities & Event Management at Northwestern State University (2016–2017) and held key roles at the University of Kentucky, Sam Houston State University, and Kennesaw State University, where he managed NCAA events, multi-million-dollar facility projects, and fan experience programs.
Beyond his full-time roles, he has consulted for Fan Controlled Football, worked as a gameday compliance monitor for MLB, and served as Venue Manager for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. He holds board memberships (e.g., Center for Family Resources, Visit Marietta) and has earned awards like Delta Tau Delta 40 under 40, reflecting his impact in sports, education, and community leadership.