SFA Athletics Announces Four Key Hires to Bolster External Operations, Academics, and Event Management
9/29/2025 2:41:00 PM | General
NACOGDOCHES, Texas —Stephen F. Austin State University Athletics has announced four staff additions across business operations, game and event management, academic services, and digital storytelling: Ann-Marie Barnes as Director of Business and Ticket Operations; Glen Kimble as Director of Game & Event Operations; Margarita Corona as Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services; and Teila Washington as Director of Digital and Social Media.
Roles and Responsibilities
Margarita Corona, Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services
"Being back at the place that started it all for me feels full circle. SFA, Nacogdoches, and its community poured so much into me as student; and now I'm blessed with the opportunity to pay it forward to student-athletes who now sit in the same seats I once did. I'm grateful and excited to be back for this new chapter!"
Ann-Marie Barnes, Director of Business & Ticket Operations
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to join the department. I look forward to learning and expanding my abilities."
Teila Washington, Director of Digital & Social Media
"I am truly honored to join Stephen F. Austin State University and bring my passion for storytelling to SFA Athletics! I'm excited to shine a light on the incredible journeys of our student-athletes, celebrate their achievements, and share their voices in ways that inspire pride and create moments that connect the Lumberjack family like never before!"
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ann-Marie Barnes — Director of Business & Ticket Operations
Barnes will oversee ticket operations strategy, daily ticket office functions, business operations, and fan-focused sales processes that align with SFA's revenue and attendance goals. - Glen Kimble — Director of Game & Event Operations
Kimble will lead event operations planning and execution for home athletics contests and special events, including facility readiness, gameday staffing and credentialing, visiting team and officials' logistics. - Margarita Corona — Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services
Corona returns to the Lumberjack family to guide academic support services for student-athletes. She will lead advising, study programming and academic monitoring. - Teila Washington — Director of Digital & Social Media
Washington will lead SFA's digital brand strategy and content publishing across social channels and emerging platforms, overseeing storytelling, analytics-informed campaigns, and collaborative content with sport programs to elevate the Lumberjack and Ladyjack brands.
Margarita Corona, Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services
"Being back at the place that started it all for me feels full circle. SFA, Nacogdoches, and its community poured so much into me as student; and now I'm blessed with the opportunity to pay it forward to student-athletes who now sit in the same seats I once did. I'm grateful and excited to be back for this new chapter!"
Ann-Marie Barnes, Director of Business & Ticket Operations
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to join the department. I look forward to learning and expanding my abilities."
Teila Washington, Director of Digital & Social Media
"I am truly honored to join Stephen F. Austin State University and bring my passion for storytelling to SFA Athletics! I'm excited to shine a light on the incredible journeys of our student-athletes, celebrate their achievements, and share their voices in ways that inspire pride and create moments that connect the Lumberjack family like never before!"
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