Mike Hill

Mike Hill became the Charlotte 49ers’ seventh director of athletics in 2018, bringing his trademark Gold Standard of excellence to the program. Since his arrival, the 49ers have witnessed remarkable success. In 2023-24, Charlotte made the successful move to the American Athletic Conference, winning six conference championships, tying for most in the league. Since 2022, 12 different Charlotte sports have won conference
championships.

Among the program’s highlights are first or highest national rankings for several teams. In addition, Hill led the introduction of a bold new look for the 49ers after an athletics brand assessment as well as the unveiling of EverGreen, the athletics facilities master vision.

In 2024, Charlotte finished No. 1 out of 131 FBS schools to win the Excellence in Management Cup, which recognizes athletic departments that maximize fiscal resources that lead to championships.

Previously, Hill served the University of Florida Athletic Association for 25 years, where he was executive associate athletics director for external affairs, helping to hire or manage several head coaches and supervise men’s basketball and men’s tennis. He chaired the Gators’ 100 Years of Florida Football fundraiser, and coordinated marketing and promotions campaigns for 21 sports and managed corporate partner relationships.

Prior to Florida, he was an assistant to the athletics director at Ball State University and assistant executive director of the Blockbuster Bowl.

Hill is a 1990 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a B.A. in political science and communications. Hill serves on the AAC Executive Committee and co-chairs the LEAD1 Working Group on Name, Image and Likeness. This fall, women’s lacrosse will begin play, making a total of 19 varsity sports for Charlotte.

Hill and his wife, Jessica James-Hill, enjoy time with their children Elllie and Bobby; Hill’s son Luke is enrolled at the University of Florida.