HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU announced the promotion of Ethan McCombs to Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations on Tuesday morning.

"Ethan has embraced being the culture of FDU from his first day as a graduate assistant," said Senior Associate Athletic Director/COO Jason Young. "We are excited that the next step of his career is happening in Hackensack. He will continue to be instrumental in our department."

McCombs began his career at FDU as a business operation graduate assistant in 2023. In this role he took a leading role in ticket sales for men's and women's basketball, aided in securing traveling accommodations for the teams, and assisted in managing budgets. McCombs has also played a vital role in game operations for home events across all sports at FDU. In February 2025, he was accepted into the NCAA's 'Emerging Leaders Seminar' and traveled to Indianapolis for a multi-day conference.

"I'm incredibly excited to be named the Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations," said McCombs. "This opportunity marks a wonderful next step in my career and I'm truly grateful to continue serving the FDU community. I'm looking forward to supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and staff toward the continued success of our athletic programs."

McCombs attained a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management from DeSales University in 2023. While in Center Valley, McCombs was a member of the varsity tennis team and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. The Pennsylvania native helped the Bulldogs reach the MAC Freedom Conference Men's Tennis Championship in 2021. During his time as an undergraduate, McCombs also held an internship with the USGA. He went on to earn his master's in sports management from FDU in 2025.

McCombs is a lifelong supporter of the Tennessee Titans and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. He will assume this new role effective immediately.