MOBILE – South Alabama Athletics Director Dr. Daniel McCarthy has announced two leadership updates as Jason Kelly and Ty Singletary have assumed elevated positions within the department.
 
"A championship-minded culture starts with the people inside the organization who model championship-caliber behavior," McCarthy said. "Jason Kelly and Ty Singletary have both established themselves as exceptional leaders in our department, approaching their work with a level of precision and sense of urgency that makes everyone around them better. I'm excited to work alongside them as we continue to build a department where strong leadership, shared purpose, and a commitment to excellence drive everything we do."
 
Jason Kelly is now the Deputy Athletic Director. Kelly joined the University of South Alabama staff in the spring of 2012 and was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations in April of 2020. Kelly will work alongside McCarthy with strategic leadership to strengthen the department and accomplish departmental vision.
 
"I am incredibly grateful and humbled for the opportunity to continue serving the University of South Alabama as Deputy Athletic Director," Kelly said. "I want to thank Daniel for his trust and confidence in me, and I am excited to be an integral part of his leadership team as we build on the strong foundation of our department and continue positioning South Alabama Athletics for success in the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics."
 
He will now serve as the secondary supervisor for football, while continuing his sport supervisor role for baseball, track and field, and volleyball. He has also served on the head coaches' search committees for the sports of football, women's volleyball, women's golf and women's soccer. Kelly will continue to have administrative oversight over the Athletic Business Office, Athletic Equipment Operations, Athletic Facilities and Event Operations, and the Student-Athlete Services.
 
"Since 2012, it has been an honor and privilege to be part of the South Alabama and Mobile communities, and I look forward to continuing to serve our student-athletes, coaches, and staff alongside the outstanding people who make this University such a special place," Kelly said. "Together, we will remain committed to providing a first-class student-athlete experience, positively impacting lives, and pursuing excellence both in the classroom and in competition."
 
Ty Singletary has been elevated to Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Student-Athlete Services. Previously the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Cap Management, the Mobile native joined South Alabama in 2022 from the Big Sky Conference.
 
"I am grateful to Daniel and Jason for giving me the opportunity to oversee our well- established student-athlete academics and development efforts, and I'm very excited to begin working alongside three-time Sun Belt Softball Coach of the Year Becky Clark," Singletary said. "Lily, Violet, Hugh and I love the Jags and are excited for the future of this University."
 
Singletary's expanded role will provide administrative oversight of student-athlete academic services and development, in addition to revenue-sharing operations, roster management, compliance and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He will provide sport oversight for men's and women's golf and softball.