Alex Ricker-Gilbert Builds Jacksonville University Athletics from Longwood Foundations

When former Longwood Associate AD Michelle Meadows introduced Alex Ricker-Gilbert as the new Director of Compliance in 2012, she said he was one of the bright young stars of college athletics. Now in 2026, Alex leads Jacksonville University (FL) as Senior VP and Athletic Director.  In 10 years, he has built a student-centered athletic department with the help of a talented pipeline -- former Longwood professionals and student-athletes. Alex shares lessons learned in his two years at Longwood and how it shaped his professional career.