Athletic Department: Steve Moniaci

Steve Moniaci became the director of athletics at HBU on February 1, 2010 after serving on an interim basis since the end of May of 2009.  In his new role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletic department while continuing to lead the department in its transition to NCAA Division I. He came to HBU in January of 2007 as the associate director of athletics after 26 years across town at Rice University.

In nearly two and a half years as the associate director of athletics, Moniaci has been with the Huskies from the beginning of the transition process.  He has also assisted in overseeing the operations in the department.

He began his tenure at Rice as the executive director for the Owl Club and director of athletic promotions. He was elevated to assistant athletic director in charge of operations in 1985, associate athletic director in 1997 and rose to the position of senior associate athletic director in 2001, a position he held until 2006.

Moniaci was the administrator at Rice directly responsible for volleyball, baseball, tennis, golf and women's soccer. During his tenure with the Owls, he played an integral role in the success of the baseball team's 11 conference championships and five College World Series appearances, including the 2003 NCAA National Championship.

He was also the administrator responsible for academic advising, sports information, marketing and athletic fund-raising, concessions and facilities maintainence. Moniaci has extensive experience in overseeing facilities renovations and construction. He oversaw renovations to historic Rice Stadium and to Rice Track to accommodate the addition of women's soccer. He also played an important role in the expansion of Rice's Reckling Park.

Moniaci graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in physical education and a minor in mathematics from Ball State University. He went on to attain his master's degree in education with an emphasis in athletic administration from Ohio University.

Moniaci and his wife, Cathy have two daughters, Alyssa (20) and Andrea (16).