Ben Broussard

Biography

Ben Broussard joined NC State University as Executive Director of the Student Aid Association (Wolfpack Club) on June 1, 2020. As the leader of the Wolfpack Club — the fundraising arm of NC State University Athletics — Broussard oversees all philanthropic strategy and operations supporting the department's 22 varsity sports programs. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded donor engagement, strengthened annual giving, and positioned the Wolfpack Club for sustained long-term growth. Broussard came to NC State after serving as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Advancement and Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he led the Buff Club and delivered record fundraising results, including closing three of the five largest gifts in school history. Prior to Colorado, he served in multiple leadership roles at Louisiana State University, including Vice President for Development at the Tiger Athletic Foundation, where he helped lead philanthropic efforts exceeding $250 million. A graduate of LSU with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology (1999) and a master's degree (2001), Broussard was a member of the school's club rugby team. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, he is a graduate of Acadiana High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball, and previously served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.