LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena University Vice President/Director of Athletics
John D'Argenio has announced the elevation of
Nick Ciresi to Associate Athletic Director for Finance.
Ciresi, who joined the Siena Athletics staff in May 2024 as Assistant Athletic Director for Fan Engagement, will oversee financial planning, collaborate with campus finance, and continue to provide oversight of ticket products and revenue-generating initiatives in his new role.
"We are thrilled to elevate
Nick Ciresi into the role of Associate Athletic Director for Finance," said D'Argenio. "During his tenure as our Assistant AD for Fan Engagement, Nick demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our fanbase and market dynamics. In today's collegiate landscape, financial sustainability relies heavily on a proactive approach to revenue generation, responsible stewardship of our resources, and understanding historical trends that can impact the future. Nick has a blend of frontline fan cultivation, strategic vision, and coaching background."
Ciresi joined Siena following 15 combined years of collegiate coaching experience, including three seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Hartwick College from 2021-24. Prior to Hartwick, he served as an associate coach at Union College from 2014-19 and 2009-11, and as a graduate assistant at Fairleigh Dickinson University from 2011-14.
In his role with Siena Athletics, Ciresi was responsible for ticket sales for the Saints men's and women's basketball programs and other selected athletic events, while also assisting with marketing strategies, fan experience initiatives, and sponsored events. He helped develop strategies spanning the customer experience from the initial point of purchase through in-game engagement, while maintaining customer database information to support expanded marketing and sales efforts.
"Nick has been a tremendous asset to the Siena community, bringing passion, strong relationship building, and high-level execution to everything he touches," said Siena Assistant Vice President/Deputy Director of Athletics/External Relations and Senior Woman Administrator
Lori Anctil. "As we continue to elevate Siena Athletics, Nick's leadership in resource allocation and business operations will directly benefit our student-athletes, coaches, and the entire university. We look forward to the impact he will make as part of our senior leadership team as we steward our resources and drive the future of Siena Athletics."
Throughout his career, Ciresi has emphasized student, alumni, and community engagement, relationship building, and organizational leadership. During his coaching tenure, he cultivated partnerships with local organizations and businesses, including the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, while also overseeing prospect clinics and alumni events. He served as a planning committee member for the Classic Nick Lambros Golf Tournament, which generated $17,000 for the Wick Athletic Fund.
"I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Associate Athletic Director for Finance," said Ciresi. "I would like to sincerely thank President Charles Seifert, Vice President/Director of Athletics
John D'Argenio, Assistant Vice President/Deputy Director of Athletics
Lori Anctil, Assistant Vice President for Financial Planning Rebecca Fry, and the entire hiring team for this opportunity and their efforts throughout the search process. I appreciate their confidence in me to embrace this new position, and I look forward to serving the University in this new capacity. Siena has become a truly special place for my family and me. We are excited to continue to grow within the Saints' community and help advance the mission of Building Better Saints. Go Saints!"
Ciresi earned an MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University's Silberman College of Business in 2014 after earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Union College, where he was a Presidential Scholarship recipient.
A native of Kings Park, NY, Ciresi resides in Schenectady with his wife, Elyssa, and their two sons, Gregory and James.
