TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Florida A&M University's athletic director has announced his resignation.
FAMU announced that on Tuesday, athletic director Milton Overton notified Interim President Larry Robinson of his plans to accept a position at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta as athletic director.
They say Overton will begin his new position on December 1, 2017.
“We are highly appreciative of the work AD Overton has done during his tenure at FAMU and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Robinson said. “This opportunity moves him closer to his family.”
FAMU graduate John Eason has been named as the interim athletic director. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from FAMU and played on the Rattler football team.
“Mr. Eason is well-equipped to help keep our program moving forward,” said Robinson, who announced that he would immediately launch a national search for Overton’s permanent replacement.
Overton came to FAMU as athletic director in August 2015.
