Former Fresno State Athletic Director Terry Tumey poses with Amaya West. West surpassed 1,000 points on Feb. 18 against the University of Nevada, Reno. Photo via Twitter

Athletic Director for Fresno State, Terry Tumey,  has released a statement confirming his departure with the university a year short of his contract term.

“It has been an honor to serve the Fresno State community with integrity for the past six years. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this valley that remains undefeated in its support of athletics,” Tumey said in his statement. 

Tumey has been the university’s athletic director since August of 2018. During his tenure, Tumey secured a deal with Adidas for athletic gear and more. 

Also under his tenure, the university cut its varsity lacrosse, men’s tennis, and wrestling. The Bulldogs also were unable to fulfill the demands to secure a move to a bigger conference. 

After the failure of Measure E in 2022, Tumey launched the athletic department’s “Elevate” campaign that plans for improvements to athletic facilities, but it had questionable finances.

Again in 2024, voters rejected the measure that was proposed to help the facilities. 

Fresno State President Dr. Saul-Jimenez Sandoval released a statement explaining the “mutual agreement” between both parties. Tumey will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. 

“We are working together on a transition plan to ensure that we have continuity of leadership in the Athletics Department. I sincerely appreciate Terry’s six years of dedicated service to Fresno State and the support he has provided to our campus, community, and most importantly, to our student-athletes. We wish Terry all the best for a fulfilling future,” said Jimenez Sandoval.

This story was first reported by Abc30.