Darius Maize 2023

Darius Maize

Darius Maize was named Chief of Staff for SMU Director of Athletics Rick Hart in the spring of 2023.
 
In this newly-created role, Maize assists with Strategic Planning and Special Projects as well as preparation for Board of Trustees, Strategy Team and All-Staff meetings. He also helps manage the Administration Budget, oversees the S.P.I.R.I.T. Committee and serves as a liaison to Human Resources, Legal Affairs and IT.

Maize came to the Hilltop from Arkansas-Little Rock where he served as Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations & Special Projects. Maize served on the senior administration team and had oversight of all facilities, game day operations and the day-to-day administration of the department and also was sport administrator for the track & field and swimming & diving programs.
 
Maize is a Little Rock native and is a graduate of Hall High School. He graduated from Baylor in 2015 with a degree in athletic training before attaining his master's degree from Arkansas State in 2018.
 
Maize is married to Ashtin Maize, and the couple have a daughter, Sydney Reese Maize.