Southeastern Conference
John McDaid is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and sales management, particularly within the federal and national security sectors. Currently serving as the Coordinator of Football Officials for the Southeastern Conference since March 2020, John previously held various leadership roles at Microsoft from February 2012 to March 2020, achieving significant sales success with the Federal Consulting Services group. Prior positions include Director of Federal Services Business Development and NSG Services Solutions Sales Professional at Microsoft, as well as roles at QinetiQ North America, Guardian Technologies International, L-3 Telemetry West, Storm Control Systems, and Loral Test & Information Systems. John earned an A.B. in Computer Science from Harvard University in 1987.
Southeastern Conference
Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the Southeastern Conference is an NCAA Conference with 14 member institutions. The SEC crowns champions in 21 sports - 12 women's sports and nine men's sports. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has directed and organized interscholastic athletic competitions, conducted tournaments and prescribed eligibility rules for student-athletes. The Conference also facilitates and assists its member institutions in maintaining intercollegiate athletic programs compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive sports.