Clark MacLean joined Nebraska Athletics as the Director of Event Management in October of 2024. In his role, MacLean is responsible for women's basketball, tennis and baseball events. He also manages the visiting team and officials on football game day. MacLean works with over 600 event staff, managing and scheduling for Husker events.
Prior to Nebraska, MacLean served as the Assistant Director of Event and Game Operations at the University of Oklahoma from November 2022 until October 2024. He was the primary event manager for volleyball, men's and women's gymnastics and track as well as the secondary director for men's and women's basketball. While with the Sooners, MacLean oversaw stadium command, guest services and the walk of champions (home team arrival) on football game days. He also served as tournament director at the 2023 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Normal Regional, 2023 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 2024 Big 12 Women's Gymnastics Championships and the 2024 MPSF Men's Gymnastics Championships.
MacLean also served as an event manager at Iowa State University from August 2021 until November 2022. His primary sport responsibilities included soccer, gymnastics, track and softball as well as secondary management of men's and women's basketball. MacLean was responsible for producing and managing all credentials for the Hilton Coliseum. He was responsible for 12 undergraduate event management interns and served as the tournament director for the 2022 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship.
From February 2019 until August 2021, MacLean worked as the Coordinator of Facilities and Event Management at Marquette University. His primary sport responsibilities included volleyball, track, soccer and lacrosse. MacLean oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Al McGuire Center including arena conversions and special events. He was responsible for maintaining the athletic facility master schedule, conducting small repairs and capital projects and oversaw the athletic vehicle fleet including scheduling and repairs. MacLean also served as the tournament manager for the 2019 Big East Volleyball Championship.
A native of Holland, Michigan, Clark earned his bachelor's degree (2012) and master's degree (2016) from Michigan State University. His hobbies include reading, coaching youth hockey and golfing poorly.