After Fresno State parted ways with former athletic director, Terry Tumey, it took nearly three months before a new name took over as the face of the athletic department. 

The announcement came via Instagram on June 21 that Garrett Klassy will be the next director of athletics. 

Before coming to Fresno, Klassy was the deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer at the University of Houston where he began in 2023.

But his experience goes far back. Klassy was a part of the University of Nebraska, University of Oregon, University of Alabama and University of Wisconsin serving in the athletics department.   

On Friday, June 28 a press conference will be held to formally introduce Klassy.

Here’s what you can expect: 

Future of Fresno State

• What is Klassy’s vision for the sports programs at Fresno State? 
• What are Klassy’s long-term goals?

Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

• How does Klassy plan to help athletes get the most out of NIL?
• Will Klassy plan to educate athletes at Fresno State about NIL? 

Revenue 

• How will Klassy bring in more revenue for the athletics department?
• Fresno State’s first football game will be on NBC so how will Klassy keep Fresno State sports relevant on big broadcast platforms? 

Facilities

• What are Klassy’s thoughts on Fresno State athletic facilities? 
• Does Klassy look to renovate new facilities?

Here’s what you may take away following the press conference on Friday.