Hampton Pelton '14 has served as the Assistant Director of Athletic Partnerships at Georgia College & State University since June 2025 where he leads corporate sponsorship development, donor engagement, and strategic revenue generation for Bobcat Athletics.
With more than 15 years of experience in sports marketing and partnership development, Pelton began his sponsorship acquisition career with Major League Rugby, where he developed a passion for connecting organizations through meaningful, results-driven partnerships. Since then, he has built a diverse background spanning collegiate athletics, event management, brand partnerships, and business development. During his first year at GCSU, Pelton increased corporate sponsorships by more than 300 percent.Â
Outside of GCSU, Pelton is the co-founder and head coach of Pelton Strong Haus, a long-term athlete development organization that has coached athletes across the country, including numerous GCSU student-athletes. Through a partnership with Spud Inc., Pelton Strong Haus proudly supports the GCSU Powerlifting Club, reflecting Pelton's continued commitment to helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the platform. He also serves as the Georgia State Chair for the American Powerlifting Organization, where he oversees sanctioned competitions and promotes the growth of the sport throughout the state. As a competitive powerlifter, Pelton has achieved two Elite totals during his 10-year career, with personal best lifts of a 661-pound squat, 375-pound bench press, and 672-pound deadlift for a 1,708-pound raw total.
A native of Bainbridge, Georgia, Pelton earned his Bachelor of Arts in mass communication from Georgia College & State University in 2014, with concentrations in public relations and advertising and a minor in marketing. He went on to earn a Master of Science in integrated marketing communication from Florida State University in 2016. While at Florida State, Pelton worked in the Seminole Football Office of Recruiting, where he managed game-day recruiting operations and standard operating procedures while supporting the program's digital marketing initiatives. During his collegiate years, he was also actively involved in club rugby and soccer, further strengthening his passion for athletics, leadership, and team culture.
Pelton is passionate about building long-term partnerships that create value for corporate sponsors, parents, alumni, and the broader community while enhancing the student-athlete experience at GCSU.
(updated July 2026)
