MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University announced Tuesday morning that Reed Sutton has signed a three-year contract to serve as the university's Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Director. Sutton, who arrived at Faulkner in 2010 to launch the women's basketball program, stepped into the Interim Athletic Director role in June 2025.

During his coaching tenure with the Eagles, Sutton served 14 seasons atop the women's basketball program and led it to a 259-177 career record. While serving as Assistant Athletic Director, Sutton vacated the women's basketball job to help stabilize the men's and women's cross-country programs, serving as head coach for Faulkner's runners for one year.

Since taking the helm of the Faulkner athletic department, Sutton has led the coaching searches for golf, cross-country, and cheerleading while also proving instrumental in finalizing the contract for Dayne Brown, who signed a deal in December 2025 to lead the school's football program for the next three years.

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Faulkner University President Mitch Henry "Reed Sutton's collegiate athletic coaching and administration experience helped him deliver a stellar performance as Faulkner's Interim Athletic Director. We are pleased he has accepted a multi-year contract to now serve as our Athletic Director and Vice President of Athletics. His emphasis on Christian culture, athletic excellence, and academic success has been transformative. I'm confident our future will be bright under his leadership."

Faulkner Vice President of Athletics Reed Sutton "I am filled with gratitude to be named Vice President of Athletics at Faulkner University. Faulkner is a special place. I bleed blue and am proud to be an Eagle. I am grateful for those who paved the way. I am grateful to President Henry and Chief of Staff General Rick Boutwell for putting their faith in me and investing in me. I am grateful for the incredible coaching staff and support staff we currently have. They work hard every day to serve the student-athletes. I am grateful for the inspiration I see every day watching the teamwork, work ethic, and sacrifices from our student-athletes. I will wake up every morning prepared to help them have the best possible experience at Faulkner."