Georgia Tech selects Ryan Alpert as athletic director

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford, left, reaches over the goal line while being tackled by Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr.
Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford, left, reaches over the goal line while being tackled by Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Georgia Tech named Ryan Alpert as its next vice president and director of athletics, the school announced Tuesday.

Alpert will replace J Batt, who left to take the same job at Michigan State.

“Today’s announcement is a reflection of Georgia Tech’s commitment to elevating the competitive profile of our athletic programs on par with our academic profile,” Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera said in a news release. “Ryan Alpert is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who understands what it takes to build a winning culture on a strong financial foundation. He brings deep operational expertise and a clear passion for student-athlete development. We are thrilled to welcome him to Georgia Tech.”