University of Maryland Athletics

Mark Sherburne was named the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration on June 25, 2019 after spending the previous two years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Operations and Events. He enters his sixth school year in his role in 2024-25 and ninth overall with Maryland Athletics. 

As the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Sherburne provides daily support to departmental leadership, facilitate strategic priorities and special projects, streamline policies and procedures and help identify efficiencies that enhance productivity. In addition to serving as a sports supervisor for wrestling, he provides oversight of assigned units and facilitates the training and professional development program for staff, including the human resources department. 

Sherburne has an extensive career in collegiate athletics, spanning over 30 years, including serving as the Director of Athletics at Lock Haven University. Sherburne has been with Maryland Athletics as the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Operations and Events since 2017, where he has been responsible for managing Maryland Athletics’ event operations, game day staff and facilities, while also overseeing the wrestling program.

An alumnus of Penn State, Sherburne played football and baseball and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Logistics in May, 1991 and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education in May, 1993. Sherburne will join his wife, Dr. Sue Sherburne, who is also a member of the executive staff, serving as the Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA.

Updated July 1, 2024