Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., announced the appointment of John F. Davis as Vice President and Director of Athletics, and Angela Suggs will return to the university as Special Assistant to the President and Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics. Suggs began her role in the Office of the President on Nov. 10. Interim Director of Athletics Michael Smith will continue to lead the Department of Athletics and assist with the transition until Davis’ official start date of Jan. 5, 2026.President Johnson highlighted Davis’ proven ability to manage President Johnson highlighted Davis’ proven ability to manage complex enterprises, overseeing the budgets of a multibillion enterprise, while ensuring compliance and accountability, as some of the factors that led to her decision. His selection marks a new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership for FAMU Athletics. John Davis currently serves as secretary of the Florida Lottery, a position he’s held for the last five years. Since taking the helm, he has guided the Lottery’s significant growth, making it a $9 billion enterprise that funds public education statewide. Under his direction, the agency established new systems and processes that achieved record-breaking revenue.
