David Reed

Bio

David Reed has been at the University of Kansas since December 2012.  Prior to KU, Reed held senior-level leadership positions at the University of Pittsburgh, Marshall University, and University of Miami. His other intercollegiate experience includes working in support roles in Compliance at Marshall University, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University.

Reed is a graduate of the College of Law at Florida State University where he earned a juris master. He also earned a master of legal studies from West Virginia University; a master of science in athletic administration from Marshall University; and a bachelor of science in social sciences from Kansas State University.  In addition, he obtained a certificate of completion from the Sports Management Institute (SMI) that included instruction at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Southern California.

Reed is a member of the National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators (NAAC).  For his expertise in NCAA Compliance, Reed has served as a presenter at several NAAC conventions, conference-affiliate, and NCAA Compliance seminars throughout his career.  Reed received the 2019 NAAC Frank Kara Leadership Award which is regarded as the organization’s premier award and highest honor that can be bestowed upon NCAA Compliance professionals.  He is currently a member of the NCAA Division I Interpretations Committee.

A native of Beckley, West Virginia, Reed was a high school football coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in his hometown prior to working in intercollegiate athletics.  He served as a reserve combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps.  He is married to the former Tara Hurley, also from Beckley, WV.  Reed has three children: Brianna, Raegan, and Connor.