Army West Point Athletics
Bell Rejoins as Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director
September 23, 2025 | General
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army West Point Director of Athletics Tom Theodorakis has announced the hiring of Shane Bell as the new Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director.
"We are excited to welcome Shane and the Bell family back to West Point," said Theodorakis. "He brings a deep understanding of collegiate athletics, having recently led the athletics department at Mount Saint Mary College and previously serving 15 years at Army West Point. His experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to our cadet-athletes and athletic programs."
In his new role, Bell will serve on the Director of Athletics' Senior Leadership Team, overseeing internal operations, event operations, equipment operations, and camps, as well as taking on sport administration responsibilities.
A 2006 graduate of Mount Saint Mary College, Bell returned to his alma mater to serve as Director of Athletics. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Army West Point, where he oversaw event management, capital projects, and facilities maintenance.
He was also responsible for game day operations, scheduling, and contract procurement, and played a key role in the execution of the annual Army-Navy Game. Additionally, Bell contributed to the planning and design of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project.
Bell earned his bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Political Science and was a four-year letter winner on the college's baseball team. He completed his Master's in Sports Business Management from Manhattanville University in 2009.
"We are excited to welcome Shane and the Bell family back to West Point," said Theodorakis. "He brings a deep understanding of collegiate athletics, having recently led the athletics department at Mount Saint Mary College and previously serving 15 years at Army West Point. His experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset to our cadet-athletes and athletic programs."
In his new role, Bell will serve on the Director of Athletics' Senior Leadership Team, overseeing internal operations, event operations, equipment operations, and camps, as well as taking on sport administration responsibilities.
A 2006 graduate of Mount Saint Mary College, Bell returned to his alma mater to serve as Director of Athletics. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Army West Point, where he oversaw event management, capital projects, and facilities maintenance.
He was also responsible for game day operations, scheduling, and contract procurement, and played a key role in the execution of the annual Army-Navy Game. Additionally, Bell contributed to the planning and design of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project.
Bell earned his bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Political Science and was a four-year letter winner on the college's baseball team. He completed his Master's in Sports Business Management from Manhattanville University in 2009.
This Week in Army Football: East Carolina
Tuesday, September 23
Jeff Monken Weekly Press Conference - September 22, 2025
Tuesday, September 23
Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Sunday, September 21
Army Football Postgame Press Conference - North Texas
Sunday, September 21