Director of Athletics

Bio

McCumber became the Director of Athletics in the summer of 2026.

He came to Juniata after five successful years at Marymount University, where he served as the Associate Athletic Director for Development. During his tenure, he led significant growth in new gifts and pledges for the athletic department. His responsibilities also included oversight of corporate sponsorships, alumni engagement initiatives, and the establishment of an endowment dedicated to the advancement of women's athletics. Additionally, McCumber provided sport oversight for the men's and women's soccer and men's and women's wrestling programs at Marymount University. Throughout McCumber's time on campus, Marymount programs captured 40 conference championships and made 18 NCAA tournament appearances. He also played a key role in the university's feasibility study and subsequent addition of men's and women's wrestling. Furthermore, McCumber also served on the Marymount University Board of Trustees Advancement Committee.

Prior to his time with the Saints, McCumber spent seven years at Bridgewater College, where he rose to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Media Relations. In this role, he supervised athletic operations staff, coordinated departmental responsibilities, and led marketing and sponsorship efforts. He also oversaw all team fundraising projects that set new records for total giving and athletic giving in each of his final four years at Bridgewater. In addition to these responsibilities, McCumber oversaw all aspects of media relations, including a significant expansion of the department's social media presence. He also founded the department's annual "Golden Eagle Awards," recognizing student-athlete and team achievements.

Before his time at Bridgewater, McCumber made stops at Sweet Briar College and Albright College as their Sports Information Director and also spent time at Misericordia University as their Assistant Sports Information Director.

A former student-athlete, McCumber earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Vassar College, where he was a four-year member of the men's soccer team and also competed in track and field. He went on to earn a Master of Sport Administration degree from Ohio University.

He and his wife Danielle have two children, Katie and Evan.