Staff Directory
Murtagh, Michael

Michael Murtagh
- Title:
- Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs
- Email:
- Phone:
- 716-645-5038
Early Life and Education
Michael Murtagh, a Holley, New York native, pursued his academic journey at SUNY Brockport, graduating with a sport management degree. He furthered his education at SUNY Brockport, earning a masters degrees in Athletic Administration.
Career in Collegiate Athletics
Murtagh's career in collegiate athletics began at Western Kentucky University and has included stops at Arkansas State University, University of Iowa and University of Montana.Those stops have led to his current position as Associate AD of External Affairs. His roles encompassed ticketing, marketing, creative video, social media and community outreach.
Associate AD of External Affairs
In his current role, Murtagh's strategic leadership has been instrumental in the formation of the creative video department. Under his leadership, his team is tasked with driving ticket sales, creating new revenue sources for the athletic department and bolstering fan engagement, enhancing the overall sustainability and competitiveness of the university's athletic programs.
Murtagh's impact extends beyond the university, inspiring others in the collegiate sports landscape with his dedication and strategic leadership. He also spends time as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Brockport.
Michael Murtagh, a Holley, New York native, pursued his academic journey at SUNY Brockport, graduating with a sport management degree. He furthered his education at SUNY Brockport, earning a masters degrees in Athletic Administration.
Career in Collegiate Athletics
Murtagh's career in collegiate athletics began at Western Kentucky University and has included stops at Arkansas State University, University of Iowa and University of Montana.Those stops have led to his current position as Associate AD of External Affairs. His roles encompassed ticketing, marketing, creative video, social media and community outreach.
Associate AD of External Affairs
In his current role, Murtagh's strategic leadership has been instrumental in the formation of the creative video department. Under his leadership, his team is tasked with driving ticket sales, creating new revenue sources for the athletic department and bolstering fan engagement, enhancing the overall sustainability and competitiveness of the university's athletic programs.
Murtagh's impact extends beyond the university, inspiring others in the collegiate sports landscape with his dedication and strategic leadership. He also spends time as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Brockport.
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