As Vice President for University Operations, Events, and Safety, Mike Seamon is responsible for the Division of University Operations, Events and Safety, which includes campus dining, Cedar Grove Cemetery, emergency management, event management, hospitality, the Land O'Lakes facilities, licensing, merchandising, the Notre Dame Police Department (NDPD), the Notre Dame Fire Department (NDFD), risk management and safety, St. Michael's Laundry, sustainability, and other University operations vital to the life of Notre Dame. Mike is also responsible for all operational, hospitality, and safety elements related to home football game weekends and other large stadium events.
Since returning to his alma mater in 1997, Mike has served in a variety of leadership roles in Event Management, University Relations, the Office of the Executive Vice President, the Finance Division, and the Business Operations Division.
Prior to returning to Notre Dame, Mike was hired as the second employee of the newest Major League Baseball franchise, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, as Director of Sales and Marketing. While with the Devil Rays, Mike oversaw the sale of season tickets, private suites, and skyboxes. He also played integral roles in public relations and numerous major sponsorship agreements. Mike designed and introduced the team’s inaugural merchandise line and was involved in the $80 million renovation to Tropicana Field.
Mike graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 with a degree in business administration, majoring in management. During his time at Notre Dame, he served as head manager for Coach Lou Holtz and the Notre Dame Football team and was responsible for the 250-member Student Manager’s Organization.
Mike received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame in 1994. While pursuing his master’s degree, he served as the business manager intern for the University’s Athletic Department with a focus in business, game management, and ticket operations.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mike resides in South Bend and is involved in a variety of community activities. He currently serves on the LOGAN Center’s Board of Directors. Mike is a graduate of the South Bend/Mishawaka Leadership Program, has served as the chair of the LOGAN Center’s Foundation Board of Trustees, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County.