The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously April 23 to name Craig Damon as FHSAA Executive Director Elect. Set to replace FHSAA Executive Director George Tomyn, who is retiring after five years of service, Damon becomes the 11th Executive Director of the Association and the first African American to hold this position.

“The Board followed a guided process to hire an exceptional candidate to be the next executive director of the FHSAA,” said Dodd. “From the application process through the final interviews, board members worked diligently to select a well-qualified and experienced candidate in Craig Damon,” Dodd stated. “I am confident he will continue to advance our Association in the years to come and serve our student-athletes well.”

Damon has a collective 29 years of experience in interscholastic athletics. He has been an FHSAA staff member since September 2013, when he started as a director of athletics before being promoted to associate executive director of eligibility and compliance. Prior to his tenure with the FHSAA, Damon served as a dean, athletic director, teacher and coach at North Marion High School in his hometown of Ocala. Damon holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.

"I am extremely grateful the Board of Directors entrusted me to the lead the Association," Damon said. "Together we will continue to ensure the student-athletes of Florida have a great experience in education-based athletics."