Georgia Tech makes major announcement amid athletic momentum
Georgia Tech makes major announcement amid athletic momentum originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
When J Batt announced his departure as Georgia Tech's athletic director, many Yellow Jacket fans wondered who would maintain the Institute's athletic momentum. The answer: Jon Palumbo, a name already etched into nearly every major decision at Tech Athletics over the past several years.
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Palumbo, the former chief operating officer and executive deputy athletic director, has officially stepped in as interim athletic director, and he brings more than just continuity. He brings proven results.
A key architect behind the resurgence of Georgia Tech's football program, Palumbo has been the day-to-day administrator for a team that just posted back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time in over a decade. He played a central role in the hiring of head coach Brent Key and was instrumental in bringing in men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire and women's coach Karen Blair, hires that signaled a new era of competitive ambition in Midtown Atlanta.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the sideline against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
'Jon has been a central figure in Georgia Tech Athletics' growth and momentum,' said President Ángel Cabrera. 'He cares deeply about our student-athletes, and brings the experience, vision, and steady leadership needed to keep us moving forward during this transition.'
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Palumbo's leadership also extends beyond the sidelines. He's overseeing the development of the $100 million Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center, a 100,000-square-foot hub for training, nutrition, sports science, and medicine, built to serve over 400 student-athletes.
The Helluva Block Party, now a signature gameday tradition on North Avenue is another example of his innovation, transforming fan engagement into one of the best atmospheres in the ACC.
While a national search is underway to find the Institute's next full-time athletic director, Palumbo isn't just keeping the seat warm. He's pushing forward.
For Tech fans, that means one thing: the commitment to winning isn't slowing down.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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