NIAA announces Sean FitzSimons as interim executive director

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control selected Sean FitzSimons to serve as interim enforcement manager during an emergency committee meeting on Thursday. FitzSimons will assume the duties of outgoing enforcement manager Timothy Jackson beginning Monday. Jackson announced his resignation earlier this month after two years in the role; his final day is scheduled for Saturday. FitzSimons is now in his second year with the NIAA, where he works as an assistant manager responsible for coaches’ education, compliance and postseason oversight. In a statement released by the association, FitzSimons said, “I’m looking guardant to keeping the enactment moving successful a affirmative direction,” FitzSimons said successful a release. “I admit the spot the Board of Control has enactment successful our staff.” Prior to joining the NIAA, FitzSimons spent 16 years as a teacher and administrator at Virgin Valley. From 2017 through 2025 he held the positions of diversion director, head coach and teacher within the Lincoln County district, additionally serving as a liaison to the committee of control. The Board of Control chose FitzSimons over Emilio Estevez Jr., a former U.S. Marine who lacks prior experience in high‑school athletics. Cimarron‑Memorial principal Colin McNaught was the sole committee member who did not vote to endorse FitzSimons for the interim appointment. The NIAA has launched a nationwide search to fill the permanent enforcement manager post, aiming to have the new hire in place by November 2. Finalist interviews are set for the association’s September 22 and 23 autumn meetings.