Andy Fiske was announced as the Director of Athletics at Cal State Bakersfield in September of 2026. He became the fifth Athletics Director in the history of the Roadrunners.
Fiske came to Bakersfield following five years serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs & Chief Revenue Officer at Sacramento State. As part of the senior leadership team in the Hornets' Athletics Department, Fiske provided strategic leadership, planning and oversight of revenue generation, and served as the sports administrator for football, men's basketball, and women's golf. During his tenure, Sacramento State experienced record growth in corporate partnerships, tickets sales, and philanthropic giving while securing the Athletic Department's largest corporate partnership. He also oversaw the marketing and community relations department.
Before joining Sacramento State, Fiske spent five years with Learfield, one of the nation's leading collegiate athletics sports marketing companies, serving as general manager for UC Davis Sports Properties. With the Aggies, he grew revenue by more than 80 percent, was instrumental in securing a long-term naming rights partner for the university's basketball facility, negotiated radio and television contracts, and developed and executed fully integrated digital partnership marketing campaigns.
Earlier in his career, Fiske served with a number of professional sports teams, including the Sacramento River Cats, the Sacramento Republic, the San Jose Sharks, and the Oakland Athletics.
A native of Sacramento, Fiske graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology. He and his wife, Cathy, have three children.
With decades of experience at both professional and collegiate organizations, Fiske said he aims to rebuild Cal State Bakersfield upon the same foundational principles it once used to become great:
"I look forward to serving our student-athletes, supporting the university's mission, and building strong relationships throughout the Bakersfield community. Our goal is to win - on and off the field, court and mat - through hard work, grit and integrity. CSUB Athletics is an important part of the fabric of this community and, together, we will work to make the university and the city of Bakersfield proud." - Andy Fiske
WHAT THEY SAYING ABOUT ANDY FISKE...
- "I've had the pleasure to partner with Andy at Sacramento State, where he has made a lasting impact in building the success of our athletic program. I have no doubt Andy will lead with character, integrity, and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. Cal State Bakersfield is not only appointing a successful Director of Athletics, but an even better leader and community builder. The future is extremely bright for Roadrunner Athletics with Andy leading the way." – Mark Orr, Director of Athletics, Sacramento State University
- "I'm fortunate to count Andy as a close friend and colleague. I've watched him grow into a talented and well-rounded athletics administrator who builds genuine relationships, understands the business of college athletics and cares deeply about the people around him. Andy has been intentional in preparing himself for this opportunity, and I'm excited for him and his family as he takes this next step in his career." – Rocko DeLuca, Director of Athletics, UC Davis
- "Great hire by Cal State Bakersfield with naming Andy Fiske as their new athletic director. Andy is a natural leader and fundraiser. He will be a great member of the Bakersfield community and raise the profile for not only Athletics but the entire university." – Mike Matoso, Director of Athletics, St. Mary's College
