Danny McAuliffe
Scott Atwell, who’s led the Florida State University Alumni Association since 2008, announced Thursday he’ll step down to pursue a new opportunity.
A valued asset of FSU’s alumni program, Atwell is ending his tenure to lead alumni relations for Grenzebach Glier and Associates where he’ll also serve as senior vice president. Grenzebach Glier and Associates is an international consulting firm specializing in nonprofits and philanthropic efforts.
Atwell will leave the university post on June 1. David Overstreet, the Association’s director of programs and operations, will succeed Atwell in the interim. As is common, FSU will conduct a national search for the next Association president.
Atwell is credited with expanding the Association’s annual budget from $1.5 million to nearly $4 million. He landed at the university in 1983, working a graduate assistant gig in the FSU Sports Information Office. He worked for the university for more than 20 years and earned his master’s degree from FSU in 2015.
“Scott generated so much excitement about Florida State,” said FSU President John Thrasher in a prepared statement. “He really energized our alumni base to spread FSU’s story of pre-eminence and academic success. The FSU family will miss him, but we’re grateful for all he’s done in lifting the Alumni Association to new heights.”
Beginning in June, Overstreet will supervise communication and engagement with more than 340,000 FSU alumni worldwide. He currently is responsible for the Association’s budget, long-term strategic forecasting, facility management, board relations, data analytics, and other administrative and financial matters, according to a news release from the university.
The interim director designate’s prior experience includes a stint at the Department of Children and Families, where he oversaw the Children’s Home Society.
Overstreet will report to FSU Vice President for University Advancement Tom Jennings, who lauded Overstreet for his work thus far and expressed an eagerness to work with him.
“I am grateful that he is willing to step up and manage the association in this interim role. David’s steady hand will help the Alumni Association attract an outstanding leader as its next president,” Jennings said in a statement.
