Jamaal Walton | Director of Intercollegiate Athletics | VMI - One Question Leadership Podcast

@1QLeadership Question: How does an alumnus-turned-athletic-director leverage personal history, modern college athletics trends, and deep relationships to transform a tradition-rich military institute without losing what makes it unique? Jamaal Walton, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at VMI, talks with Stephanie Garcia-Cichosz about how his path from student-athlete to athletic director at his alma mater shaped his leadership style and philosophy The discussion examines how he is modernizing VMI athletics through fundraising, marketing, NIL, and strategic planning while staying true to the institute's military-centered identity It also highlights the importance he places on relationships—with mentors, staff, cadet-athletes, and family—and how that focus guides major decisions like hiring coaches and opting into the House settlement - One Question Leadership Podcast - Stephanie Garcia-Cichosz - Tai M. Brown