University of North Texas Athletics
Staff Directory
Ben Preston
- Title:
- Assistant Director, Facilities & Event Management
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Ben Preston was hired as Assistant Director for Facilities and Event Management in August of 2026.
Prior to arriving at UNT, Preston served as a Graduate Assistant for Athletics Operations and Facilities at Murray State University. In that role, he assisted with the day-to-day operations of athletic facilities and served as a primary event manager for multiple sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, baseball and softball. His responsibilities included event logistics, facility preparation, game-day staffing, visiting team and officials' coordination, and external events.
Before Murray State, Preston worked in Athletic Facilities and Event Operations at the University of Arkansas, gaining experience supporting events across several Razorback athletic facilities.
Preston earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Murray State University and later completed his MBA at Murray State.
Prior to arriving at UNT, Preston served as a Graduate Assistant for Athletics Operations and Facilities at Murray State University. In that role, he assisted with the day-to-day operations of athletic facilities and served as a primary event manager for multiple sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, baseball and softball. His responsibilities included event logistics, facility preparation, game-day staffing, visiting team and officials' coordination, and external events.
Before Murray State, Preston worked in Athletic Facilities and Event Operations at the University of Arkansas, gaining experience supporting events across several Razorback athletic facilities.
Preston earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Murray State University and later completed his MBA at Murray State.
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