Brad M. Billups

Brad Billups joined the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship as the Operations Manager in January of 2025.

The Winfield, W.V. native, earned his B.A. in Recreation, Sports Leadership, and Tourism Management from UNCW in 2019. Brad was honored as the College of Health and Human Services’ Outstanding Graduate for 2019. He has since earned a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Foundations from the Cameron School of Business at UNCW and is on track to earn his M.B.A. this coming summer.

Prior to receiving his B.A., Brad formerly served as Facilities & Operations Assistant with University of Cincinnati Athletics. While in Ohio, he was also involved with the Major League Soccer organization F.C. Cincinnati, where he headed the Gameday Operations Command Center during their stay in Nippert Stadium.

Brad returned to his alma mater in 2019 as the Assistant Director of Grounds & Sports Turf. In 2022, Brad transitioned to Athletics Facilities & Event Management as Coordinator and was quickly promoted to Assistant Director of Facilities & Event Management.

In 2023, Brad was again promoted to Assistant Director of Athletic Administration, where he served as tournament director for large-scale athletic competition events and oversaw various administrative aspects of the department.

In his current role with CIE, Brad has responsibilities within the realm of facility management, tenant management, event space rentals, marketing, budget/finance, and student staff management.

Brad resides in Leland, N.C. In his free time, Brad enjoys playing pickleball and is an avid motorsports fan.

Education

M.B.A. (In Progress) in General Business, UNCW
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Foundations, UNCW
B.A. in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management, UNCW

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Graduate Award for College of Health & Human Services, UNCW