Lance Hatfield

Lance Hatfield is an Associate Professor of Hospitality & Sport Management at Liberty University's School of Business. He returned to Liberty in 2016 after a career in facility and event management, including roles at the University of Southern Mississippi and Liberty's Athletics Department. His expertise spans sport business education, program development, and venue management.

Education:

• Bachelor's in History from Liberty University (non-traditional student)
• Master's in Sport Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi

Research Interests: Dr. Hatfield focuses on sport venue management, athletic compliance, and the intersection of facility management with sport administration. He has pioneered programs such as the Sport Venue Management Program and served as program coordinator for Sport Management at the University of West Georgia.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his roles as program coordinator and founding director highlight administrative leadership in academic and operational development. Advising details are not provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: He contributed to the establishment of the Sport Venue Management Program, reflecting his commitment to specialized education in sport infrastructure.