About Seminole Boosters

Who we are

Funding Comprehensive Excellence in Competition and in the Classroom.
As the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics, Seminole Boosters, Inc. is responsible for engaging fans, alumni and loyal supporters of FSU in order to generate financial contributions for the purpose of enriching the overall educational and athletic experience for over 500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for long-term growth and prosperity.

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is comprised of loyal and generous donors dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience in support of the University’s mission to instill the strength, skill and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility and sustained achievement.

By becoming a contributor, or by maintaining your contribution in support of FSU Athletics, you help support one of the most visible and successful programs in the nation. Contributions made to Seminole Boosters provide the financial framework that makes winning possible through scholarships, academic and medical services, facilities, and championship caliber coaches.

Financial Reports – view End of Year Reports and Endowment Reports since 2015.

What We Do

Seminole Boosters is the Direct Support Organization for the Florida State Athletics Department. Every year, Seminole Boosters funds more than $30 million funding directly to the athletics department.

Scholarships

Seminole Boosters provides more than $10 million annually in scholarship costs on behalf of all FSU student-athletes. While these scholarships are of no cost to the student-athletes, they are not free. The university does not provide tuition discounts or waivers

Facilities

We fund more than $11 million annually for several athletic facilities including Doak Campbell Stadium, Dick Howser Stadium, Dunlap Indoor Training Facility, Soccer/Softball Complex, Track and Field, Seminole Golf Course, Basketball Training Center, and Morcom Aquatics Center.

Operations

We invest more than $10 million annually towards winning-edge resources including strength and conditioning, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, staffing and more.

Sport-Specific Giving

We provide additional opportunities for each team to acquire one-time needs beyond their annual operating budget through the Coaches Clubs. These needs include minor facility enhancements, international trips, training technology and more. Additionally, we help promote personal branding opportunities for student-athletes through Rising Spear and The Battle’s End.

Revenue Overview

Seminole Boosters generates revenue on behalf of FSU Athletics in seven key areas. The following chart represents a summary of revenue sources, area usage and annual dollar amount raised from each area.

Why Give

The Florida State University Athletics program is primarily funded by Atlantic Coast Conference distributions, sponsorship agreements (via Seminole IMG Sports), ticket revenue and generous contributions from over 15,000 Seminole Booster members.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, fans, and corporate part ners, FSU is the top funded athletic department in the Atlantic Coast Conference and competes for conference and national championships in every sport. In fiscal year 2017-2018, Seminole Boosters supplemented the athletics operating budget by transferring $23 million to help cover the cost of scholarships, maintain and upgrade some of the best collegiate facilities in the nation and provide our student-athletes with academic and medical services that give them the winning edge in the classroom and in competition.
Join Us

Board of Directors

Executive Board
Charlie Dudley Chair
Warner Peacock Vice Chair
Beth Langford Secretary
Philip Troyer Treasurer
Richard McCullough University President
Peter Collins Chair of the Board of Trustees
Michael Alford Vice President & Director of Athletics
Jimmy Graganella Immediate Past Chair
Peter Boulware At-Large
Betsy Evans At-Large
Rich Heffley At-Large
Andy Norman At-Large
Barry Vaughn At-Large
  • Charlie Dudley Chair
  • Warner Peacock Vice Chair
  • Beth Langford Secretary
  • Philip Troyer Treasurer
  • Richard McCullough University President
  • Peter Collins Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Michael Alford Vice President & Director of Athletics
  • Jimmy Graganella Immediate Past Chair
  • Peter Boulware At-Large
  • Betsy Evans At-Large
  • Rich Heffley At-Large
  • Andy Norman At-Large
  • Barry Vaughn At-Large
Directors at Large
Jorge Azor
Garrison Burr
Peter Boulware
Brad Crenshaw
Marilyn Cox
Jeri Damasiewicz
Scott Darling
Craig Dewhurst
Betsy Evans
Ericka Franz
Rich Heffley
Gina Hill
Mark Hillis
Moises Issa
Mike Kosloske
Pete Law
Brett Lindquist
Bill Lloyd
Trey McCarley
Teri Miller
DeVoe Moore
Andy Norman
Craig Ramsey
Jeff Stoops
Sheri Thomson
Scott Witt
Nada Usina
Elizabeth Waring
Chris Forehand
Shannon Libbert
Steven Smith
Les Pantin, III
Michael Rendina
Chris Ligori
Kurt Schafer
Flecia Braswell
James Gustafson
Slaton Murray
  • Jorge Azor
    Garrison Burr
    Peter Boulware
    Brad Crenshaw
    Marilyn Cox
    Jeri Damasiewicz
    Scott Darling
    Craig Dewhurst
  • Betsy Evans
    Ericka Franz
    Rich Heffley
    Gina Hill
    Mark Hillis
    Moises Issa
    Mike Kosloske
    Pete Law
  • Brett Lindquist
    Bill Lloyd
    Trey McCarley
    Teri Miller
    DeVoe Moore
    Andy Norman
    Craig Ramsey
    Jeff Stoops
  • Sheri Thomson
    Scott Witt
    Nada Usina
    Elizabeth Waring
    Chris Forehand
    Shannon Libbert
    Steven Smith
    Les Pantin, III
  • Michael Rendina
    Chris Ligori
    Kurt Schafer
    Flecia Braswell
    James Gustafson
    Slaton Murray
ex-officio members
Richard McCullough
University President
Eleanor Connan
Women's Athletics Representative
Charlie Dudley
Seminole Boosters Chair
Peter Collins
Board of Trustees Chair
Dazi Lenoir
Alumni Chair
Marla Vickers
University VP for Advancement
Jimmy Graganella
Immediate Past Chair
Mike Brady
Athletic Board Designee
Michael Alford
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Doug Russell
2nd Immediate Past Chair
Kent Knisley
Varsity Club Designee
Christopher Iansiti
Foundation Chair Designee
Joe Keyser
Student Booster Designee
  • Richard McCullough
    University President
    Eleanor Connan
    Women's Athletics Representative
    Charlie Dudley
    Seminole Boosters Chair
  • Peter Collins
    Board of Trustees Chair
    Dazi Lenoir
    Alumni Chair
    Marla Vickers
    University VP for Advancement
  • Jimmy Graganella
    Immediate Past Chair
    Mike Brady
    Athletic Board Designee
    Michael Alford
    Vice President & Director of Athletics
  • Doug Russell
    2nd Immediate Past Chair
    Kent Knisley
    Varsity Club Designee
    Christopher Iansiti
    Foundation Chair Designee
  • Joe Keyser
    Student Booster Designee
Chair Emeritus
Kathy Atkins-Gunter, 2005 | Bob Lee Bannerman, 1952 | Tom Barron, 1984 | Hurley Booth, 1980 | Dennis Boyle, 1992 | Steve Brown, 2009 | Spencer Burress, 1955 | Bob Camp, 1979 | Joe Camps, 1997 | Bill Carraway, 1963 | Jim Carter, 1981 | Ken Cashin, 1989 | Bob Caton, 2008 | Raymond Cottrell, 2001 | Dave Cowens, 1973 | Bob Davis, 2019-2021 | Syde P. Deeb, 1962 | Carl Domino, 1995 | Bill Dubey, 1969 | Frank Fain, 1991 | Mike Fields, 1987 | Bob Fohl, 2003 | Jimmy Graganella, 2022 | Andy Haggard, 1988 | Kim Hammond, 1972 | Bruce Harrell, 2012 | Mike Harrell, 2014 | Ed Haskell, Jr, 1965 | Sherman Henderson, 1998 | Charlie Hill, 1978 | Lou Hill, 1964, 74 | Ron Hobbs, 2002 | Jim Kirk, 1996 | Chris Kraft, 2004 | George Langford, 1976, 77, 85 | Lawton Langford, 1994 | W.S. “Bill” Lee, 1966 | Douglas Mannheimer, 1993 | Payne Midyette, Sr, 1956 | Russ Morcom, 2006, 07 | John Olson, 1982 | Bill Parker, 1986 | Frank Pope, 1967 | Doyle Pope, 1970, 75 | Theo Proctor, Jr, 1968 | David Rancourt, 2015 | Gene Ready, 2013 | Don Reinhard, 1999 | Charles Rosenberg, 1953, 54 | Doug Russell | Godfrey Smith, 1960 | Lomax Smith, 1983 | W.G. “Babe” Starry, 1958, 59, 61 | Brian Swain, 2010, 11 | Nylah Thompson, 2016 | Gary Thurston, 2017 | Gary Walsingham, 2000 | Herschel Williams, 1971 | Tommy Williams, 1990 | Albert Yates, 1957 |

Board Meetings

SEMINOLE BOOSTERS, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm EST
Location: Zoom
SEMINOLE BOOSTERS, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: Fri, Dec 15, 2023
Time: 9:00-10:00 am EST
Location: Zoom
  • SEMINOLE BOOSTERS, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
    Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2023
    Time: 4:00-5:00 pm EST
    Location: Zoom
  • SEMINOLE BOOSTERS, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
    Date: Fri, Dec 15, 2023
    Time: 9:00-10:00 am EST
    Location: Zoom

BOARD NOMINATIONS

Seminole Boosters is committed to the development of a large and diverse pool of candidates to serve as members of the Board of Directors. We are always accepting nominations and seeking potential candidates from the recommendations of the members of the Florida State University family. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for Florida State University and its athletics programs, a high level of integrity, and a willingness to make the time commitments associated with the At-Large position. It is not an express requirement that a candidate be a graduate or a former student of FSU; however, every proposed candidate must be a member of Seminole Boosters in good standing.

The nomination window is currently closed and will open again December 1, 2023.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Kelly Nielsen at [email protected].