Maryland has extended AD Damon Evans through 2028-29

Maryland athletic director Damon Evans received a two-year contract extension through the 2028-29 athletic year.

The new contract for Evans, who has led Maryland’s athletics department since June 2018, runs through June 2029. In 2022, he signed a contract extension through June 2027, although Maryland has not publicly announced that contract.

Evans’ new contract increases his base salary to $1 million annually, up from $725,000. He will also receive an annual supplemental income of $280,000, up from $120,000.

“At a transformative time in the collegiate landscape, Damon has proven to be a highly effective leader, both on and off the playing field, leading our athletic department to championship heights,” University President Darryl Pines said in a statement. “He has positioned our Terrapins for long-term success on the national stage and I couldn’t be more pleased to have him lead the department for years to come.”

Evans played football at Georgia and served as the athletic director at his alma mater from 2004 to 2010. He came to Maryland as senior associate athletic director in 2014 and took over as interim athletic director in October 2017 after Kevin Anderson went on leave.

During Evans’ tenure as AD, Maryland has three national championships and 49 Big Ten championships or tournament titles — the third most of any league member during that span. Evans hired football coach Mike Locksley in 2018 and men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard in 2022.