Staff Directory
Michael Ceilley
- Title:
- Deputy Athletics Director / Chief Commercial Officer
- Email:
- Phone:
- 6006
Michael Ceilley was named Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Florida by UF Athletics Director Scott Stricklin in September 2025.
Ceilley, 46, comes from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Partnerships and Media Sales, leveraging his 27 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to deliver consistent revenue growth, product innovation, and strategic expansion across worldwide franchises.
"This is an exciting time for Florida athletics as we continue to look for innovative ways to grow and support our programs," UF athletic director Scott Stricklin said. "Michael brings a proven track record of success in building partnerships and creating revenue-generating opportunities across a multitude of assets and organizations. We are thrilled to welcome Michael and his family to the Gator Nation."
In his UAA role, Ceilley will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing integrated strategies designed to enhance and maximize revenue streams across the athletic department. He will oversee areas including marketing, communications, ticketing, sponsorships, licensing, Gator Boosters, merchandise, concessions, NIL opportunities, and special events.
Born and raised in Iowa, Ceilley played tennis at the University of Denver, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing and business, respectively, before launching his professional career in sports and entertainment.
Ceilley, 46, comes from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Partnerships and Media Sales, leveraging his 27 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to deliver consistent revenue growth, product innovation, and strategic expansion across worldwide franchises.
"This is an exciting time for Florida athletics as we continue to look for innovative ways to grow and support our programs," UF athletic director Scott Stricklin said. "Michael brings a proven track record of success in building partnerships and creating revenue-generating opportunities across a multitude of assets and organizations. We are thrilled to welcome Michael and his family to the Gator Nation."
In his UAA role, Ceilley will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing integrated strategies designed to enhance and maximize revenue streams across the athletic department. He will oversee areas including marketing, communications, ticketing, sponsorships, licensing, Gator Boosters, merchandise, concessions, NIL opportunities, and special events.
Born and raised in Iowa, Ceilley played tennis at the University of Denver, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in marketing and business, respectively, before launching his professional career in sports and entertainment.
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