University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale named Frank M. Cuervo as its new Director of Athletics for the Little Rock Trojans on March 25, 2024.

Cuervo brings a 26-year career in intercollegiate athletics, marked by leadership roles across all Division I institutions – FBS, FCS, and I-AAA. He has served in senior level administrative, fundraising and comprehensive revenue generating roles at UAB, Missouri State, Indiana and Missouri.

Before joining UA Little Rock, Cuervo served as the Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Revenue Officer at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he played a pivotal role in community engagement, driving revenue, fundraising, and building championship-caliber programs. His efforts contributed to significant growth in ticket sales, donor engagement, and overall athletic success.

Some of his notable career successes include securing invitations to join prestigious conferences, spearheading facility upgrades, and boosting academic achievement among student-athletes.

Cuervo holds a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Sport Management from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Florida, where he was also a walk-on member of the baseball program. He will be joined in Little Rock by his spouse Michelle, a Missouri native, and a son Nathan.