{"id":154548,"date":"2025-11-15T14:34:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbcugameday.com\/?p=154548"},"modified":"2025-11-15T14:34:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:34:42","slug":"florida-am-names-lottery-official-as-its-new-athletic-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbcugameday.com\/2025\/11\/15\/florida-am-names-lottery-official-as-its-new-athletic-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida A&amp;M names Lottery Official as its new Athletic Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>TALLAHASSEE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/hbcugameday.com\/category\/swac\/famu\/\"> Florida A&amp;M University<\/a> (FAMU) has named <strong>John F. Davis<\/strong>, a veteran business and government leader, as its next <strong>vice president and director of athletics<\/strong>, signaling what President <strong>Marva Johnson<\/strong> calls \u201ca new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership\u201d for Rattler Athletics. Davis will officially begin his role on <strong>January 5, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a dual announcement, <strong>Angela Suggs<\/strong>, a respected FAMU alumna and former athletic administrator, will return to campus as <strong>special assistant to the president and advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics<\/strong>. She began her new role on <strong>November 10<\/strong>. Interim AD <strong>Michael Smith<\/strong> will continue to guide the department through the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-leadership-meets-hbcu-athletics\">Business Leadership Meets HBCU Athletics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President Johnson said Davis\u2019 record of managing complex organizations and driving measurable growth made him an ideal fit to lead FAMU Athletics in an evolving collegiate landscape shaped by NIL, realignment, and rising financial pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJohn Davis is a dynamic and results-oriented leader who brings more than three decades of executive experience in leading large-scale organizations, building high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth across Florida,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cHis broad leadership experience and business acumen will ensure that FAMU remains a model of integrity, innovation, and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Davis currently serves as <strong>secretary of the Florida Lottery<\/strong>, where he\u2019s led the agency through unprecedented growth, turning it into a <strong>$9 billion enterprise<\/strong> that supports public education across the state. Under his direction, the Lottery achieved record-breaking revenue and retained its position as <strong>the No. 1 lottery in the nation for total sales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining state government, Davis led the <strong>Orlando Regional Chamber<\/strong> and the <strong>African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida<\/strong>, overseeing major increases in membership, revenue, and partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">John F. Davis Named FAMU Vice President &amp; Director of Athletics <br><br>Read more ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oONJOJLTCb\">https:\/\/t.co\/oONJOJLTCb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FAMU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FAMU<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Rattlers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Rattlers<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FangsUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FangsUp<\/a> ?<\/p>&mdash; Florida A&amp;M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FAMUAthletics\/status\/1989485042679132325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-business-approach-to-college-athletics\">\u201cA Business Approach to College Athletics\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A former <strong>Florida State football player under Coach Bobby Bowden<\/strong>, Davis brings both business acumen and a firsthand understanding of student-athlete life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is an honor to take on the role of Vice President and Director of Athletics at FAMU,\u201d Davis said. \u201cCollegiate athletics is a business enterprise evolving alongside professional sports. To advance a new trajectory for FAMU Athletics, I plan to leverage my experience across public and private sectors \u2014 and my roots as a student-athlete \u2014 to elevate the Rattler brand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that his statewide network of partnerships will help FAMU expand its resources and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorking with our student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and supporters, we will build on FAMU\u2019s proud legacy of excellence and take Rattler Athletics to even greater heights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggs-returns-to-guide-strategy-and-alignment\">Suggs Returns to Guide Strategy and Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggs\u2019 new role places her at the intersection of university leadership and athletics. As <strong>advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics<\/strong>, she will serve as a senior strategist to President Johnson, ensuring FAMU\u2019s athletics program remains aligned with the university\u2019s mission, academic goals, and branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAngela Suggs possesses a wealth of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration and a comprehensive understanding of NCAA and SWAC regulations,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cHer expertise will help us strengthen operations and position FAMU for long-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggs, who previously served as the university\u2019s athletic director, expressed excitement to rejoin her alma mater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to see John Davis lead Florida A&amp;M University Athletics, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of my alma mater,\u201d she said. \u201cPresident Johnson\u2019s visionary leadership will position this institution for transformative growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-rattler-with-a-record-of-results\">A Rattler With a Record of Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond his professional achievements, Davis has been honored statewide for his leadership and community impact. His accolades include recognition from <strong>Florida Trend Magazine<\/strong>, <strong>Orlando Business Journal<\/strong>, and <strong>ONYX Magazine<\/strong>, along with awards from <strong>Florida State University<\/strong>, <strong>5000 Role Models of Excellence<\/strong>, and <strong>MAN UP Mentoring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A native of <strong>Pahokee, Florida<\/strong>, Davis currently serves as <strong>vice chair of the <a href=\"https:\/\/valenciacollege.edu\/about\/board-of-trustees\/\">Valencia College Board of Trustees<\/a><\/strong> and previously chaired <strong>Volunteer Florida\u2019s Board of Commissioners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-next-for-famu-athletics\">What\u2019s Next for FAMU Athletics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Davis\u2019 appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Florida A&amp;M, who continues to elevate its national profile within the <strong>Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)<\/strong>. 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