Danny Thomason was named the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Southern Nazarene University on April 24, 2019, and assumed his role on July 1, 2019. Thomason will begin his seventh season in Fall 2025 as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Thomason first came to SNU from Marshall, Texas, after attending a youth camp where God changed his higher education plans. He will tell you that it is one of the best decisions he has ever made because it led to many other blessings in life. While at SNU, he excelled in the School of Business, where he was a vital member of the National Champion Business Gaming Team, Cardinal Key National Honor Society, Mortar Board National Honor Society, and Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management/Marketing. Thomason also earned his MBA from SNU, graduating with honors.
Post graduation, he joined the management team at The Federal Reserve Bank of Oklahoma City and served in various supervisory roles for five years. From 1998 to June 2019, he served as Executive Customer Representative with Merck Pharmaceutical. During his tenure at Merck, he was awarded the Vice President's Award four times, as well as being voted Most Valuable Peer (MVP) award and the Oklahoma District Most Inspirational Award. He was also inducted into the Merck Hall of Fame.
Danny is an active member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, where he serves in many volunteer roles, including Board member, Young Adult Sunday School teacher, and Hospitality Team member. SNU has benefited from his volunteer experience over the years as he has served on the Alumni Board, EXCEL Auction Committee, SNU Invitational Golf Tournament Committee, Storm Chasers President, and the SNU Foundation Board. Additionally, Danny served on the SNU Athletic Advisory Council for 6 years and served on several head coach search committees for SNU before being named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
When asked about this assignment, Danny stated, "When I first came to Bethany as a 16-year-old to play SNU Extravaganza basketball, I could have never dreamed I would be back over 30 years later to help lead the Athletic Department. We have plans, God usually has different plans, and His are always better."
Danny and wife Deanna (SNU Class of 1994) have three sons, Jacob, Ethan, and Graham, as well as a beautiful granddaughter, Ramsey. They frequently open their home to SNU students and enjoy investing in their lives. Danny is a sought-after speaker at camps and retreats as he shares his passion and love for Christ.
