Doug McNamee
- Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mr. Doug McNamee was named vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Baylor University in December 2025.
Originally from Lake Jackson, Texas, Mr. McNamee earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Baylor in 2003 and a master’s degree in sport management from Baylor in 2005. An experienced media and brand executive and former athletics administrator at Baylor, where he played a key role in the fundraising, planning and opening of McLane Stadium, Mr. McNamee returned to his alma mater after successful stints as president of Waco-based Magnolia, the nationally recognized lifestyle and media company founded by Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines, and most recently as president of Field & Stream magazine.
Mr. McNamee is passionate about improving the fan experience — with a focus on game days — as well as expanding current and developing new revenue streams. He has negotiated and closed complex, high-value contracts with companies like Warner Bros. Discovery (Turner/HBO), Tractor Supply Co. and Amazon, underscoring his ability to structure and execute deals with significant strategic and financial impact.
He and his wife, Lacy McNamee, have two daughters: Josie and Maggie. The McNamee family resides in Woodway, where they attend Renew Church Waco.
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