CSA Search & Consulting is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Clark as Vice President for Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Clark will lead business development initiatives and support the firm’s academics and athletics executive search practices, further strengthening CSA’s national reach and impact.
Clark brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education and intercollegiate athletics, with a background specializing in client relations and revenue generation. He has a proven track record of cultivating meaningful partnerships and driving strategic growth initiatives that enhance institutional success.
Prior to joining CSA, Clark served as the Executive Director of Philanthropy with the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University. In his role with NC State, he led efforts to expand external engagement and philanthropic growth. During his tenure with Poole College of Management, Brian led the college to successfully conclude its campaign efforts, raising $105 million while expanding its donor base, increasing endowed faculty positions, and growing scholarship and fellowship support for students. Prior to working with the College of Management, Brian spent nine years working in athletics fundraising, serving as the Director of Major Gifts with the NC State Student Aid Association (Wolfpack Club). He also held a similar role with the University of South Florida after transitioning into higher education from a career in the private sector.
Prior to transitioning into the corporate world, Clark competed professionally in the National Football League, playing for the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His experience as a student and professional athlete continues to inform his relationship-driven approach to leadership and collaboration as well as his drive for competition and success.
“Brian’s background, professional experience, and personality align perfectly with our needs. Over the past several years, CSA has experienced unprecedented growth, and we’re focused on building upon that success as we continue to strengthen our national reputation as the preeminent search and consulting firm serving higher education and the sports industry. Brian is a highly competitive, relationship-driven professional with a proven record of results, and we’re excited to welcome him to the CSA family and the best-in-class service he will provide our clients.” Clark earned a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with a minor in Business Administration from NC State University, and a Master of Science in Sport Management Administration from Liberty University.
He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and the National Football League Players Association. Clark has also demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement, previously serving as chair of the advisory board for the Freddie Solomon Boys & Girls Club in Tampa, Florida.
Clark resides in Cary, North Carolina with his wife, Lynette. He is a proud father of two children, Christian and Joya, and enjoys golf and cooking in his free time.
About CSA Search & Consulting:
Founded in 2010 by longtime Division I Director of Athletics Todd Turner, CSA Search & Consulting is a leading executive search and consulting firm for higher education and intercollegiate athletics. Drawing on more than a century of combined experience in these sectors and a portfolio of more than 500 successful projects, CSA’s expertise is truly unmatched. Guided by core values of integrity, relationships, constant improvement, respect for all people, teamwork, and an elite reputation, the firm empowers clients, industry professionals, and colleagues through best-in-class, communicative, responsive, and personalized executive search and consulting services.