Staff Directory
- Title:
- Associate AD, Development
- Email:
- Phone:
- 940-369-7283
- Alma Mater:
- Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2011
Esteban Arriola was named Assistant Athletics Director of Development in June, 2021. He was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Development in May, 2023.Â
Arriola came to the UNT from San Diego State University, where he served as the director of SDSU’s Aztec Club. In this role, he managed day-to-day operations of the annual fund while managing a portfolio of over 100 Aztec Club members, including major gifts donors. During the 2020-21 fiscal year, he was able to raise $1.5 million over his assigned metrics dollar goal. In addition, during the building phase of Snap Dragon Stadium, he secured over 18 gift agreements ranging from $25k to $250k.Â
Prior to his time at San Diego State, Arriola served as the assistant director of the University of Ohio Bobcat Club from July 2016 to March 2018. While at Ohio, he was part of a team that raised an all-time high amount to the university’s annual fund.
From September 2015 to May 2016, Arriola was a NCAA Postgraduate Intern in the Leadership Development department. During that time, he also was a development assistant with Butler University in their Bulldog Club.
Before pursuing his career in college athletics, Arriola taught for the McKinney Independent School District, while also coaching 7th, 8th and high school basketball.
Arriola received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports studies from Texas A&M Commerce in 2011 before completing a master’s degree in athletics administration, also from TAMUC, in 2013. He was a member of the Lions men’s basketball program during all five years at the university.
