Senior Leadership

Condon

Dr. Steve Condon

President 
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Dr. Steve Condon is the third President of the United States Sports University. He holds degrees from Boston College, Florida State, Alabama, Mississippi, and Harvard. Prior to joining USSU in January 2023, Dr. Condon served as Dean or Vice President at Huntingdon, Lambuth, St. Thomas, LeTourneau, and Reinhardt universities, as well as President or Chancellor of Tennessee Wesleyan, John Wesley, and Carolina universities.

Over a 44-year career, he has become best known for enrollment growth, fundraising success, and building dynamic teams, while also distinguishing himself in athletics as a championship golf coach—winning four national titles and earning gold and silver medals at the 1986 and 1988 World Championships. He has additionally served as Athletic Director at Jeff Davis, Huntingdon, St. Thomas, Reinhardt, and Carolina universities. Dr. Condon is married to Rebecca, and they have two children, Kurt and Alexis.

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Dr. Brandon Spradley

Chief Academic Officer
Dean of Cronan Business School of Sport Business

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Dr. Spradley earned his B.S. and M.S. from The University of Alabama and his Ed.D. from the United States Sports University. Dr. Spradley provides strategic leadership for the university’s academic programs and oversees faculty and staff within the academic division. Previously, he was Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and led the development and implementation of USSU’s undergraduate business administration and MBA programs and has been instrumental in guiding the sports management program to achieve ACBSP accreditation while advancing sport-education initiatives internationally.

Beyond his academic leadership, he is known as a mentor and community-minded leader, recognized in Mobile, Alabama, and active in service alongside his family.

Vicki Dunaway

Chief Financial Officer
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Vicki holds a B.A. in Organizational Leadership from Midway University and a Master of Public Administration from Kentucky State University. At the United States Sport University, Vicki oversees university’s annual budgets, provides fiscal analysis and strategic direction, and manages a variety of departments including business affairs, human resources, information technology, and financial aid. Prior to joining USSU in July 2025, she served over 30 years in a variety of roles at the University of Kentucky, including healthcare finance and university administration.
 
Outside of work, Vicki enjoys reading and college sports, proudly cheering on her alma mater, UK. She and her husband, Mark, love spending time with extended family and treasure making memories with their two granddaughters.
Shealynn Miller

Shealynn Miller

Chief Operations Officer
Director of Athletics
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Shealynn Miller holds a B.A. in Communications – Sport Management from High Point University and an M.B.A. from Queens University of Charlotte, bringing a strong blend of sport leadership, strategic communication, and business expertise to the United States Sports University. She joined the USSU staff in 2023 and leads key university functions including enrollment services, marketing, operations and logistics, student life, advancement, and alumni relations, helping guide institutional growth and student success.

She also serves as USSU’s Director of Athletics. Shealynn draws on a professional background in higher education marketing, advancement, athletics leadership, and enrollment services.

Board of Trustees

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Dr. Nick Niccolai, Chair

Director, Sector Quality (Retired)
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Mobile, AL

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Mr. Vincent Butta

Co-founder
Zash Global Media
Lloyd Harbor, NY

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Ms. Joan Cronan

Women’s Athletic Director Emeritus
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Ms. Ann Meyers Drysdale

Vice President Phoenix Suns
Color Analyst Phoenix Mercury Broadcasting
Huntington Beach, CA

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Mr. Joe Durant

American Professional Golfer
PGA Tour
Pensacola Beach, FL

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Ms. Karen Hong

CEO
Continental Aerospace Technologies
Fairhope, AL

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Dr. China Jude

President of Business Operations
Motor City Cruise
Detroit, MI

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Dr. Lee A. McElroy

Athletic Director (Retired)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

TJ Rosandich

Dr. T. J. Rosandich

President Emeritus
United States Sports University
Fairhope, AL

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Mr. Randy Smith

Vice President Emeritus & Former Senior Financial Advisor (Retired)
Merrill Lynch
Orange Beach, AL

Joe Szlavik

Mr. Joseph Szlavik

Partner
Scribe Strategies & Advisors, Inc.
Washington D.C.

Dr. Marino Niccolai

Ms. Tina Xavie

Founder and CEO
Xavie Agency
Beverly Hills, CA