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Julian Tackett joins NFHS after retiring as KHSAA commissioner

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Julian Tackett joins NFHS after retiring as KHSAA commissioner
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Julian Tackett is set to join the National Federation of State High School Associations as a consultant for the remainder of 2026. He will transition into a full-time role as associate executive director of operations and technology in early 2027. Tackett is currently the commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and plans to remain in that position through the basketball Sweet 16s next March. His departure will mark the end of 42 years of service with the KHSAA, the longest tenure of any administrator among the 51 member associations. During his upcoming transition, Tackett will focus on information technology and rules-making processes. The KHSAA Board of Control has not yet announced a timeline for selecting a successor to fill the commissioner role.

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  • •Julian Tackett will become a full-time NFHS associate executive director in early 2027.
  • •He remains with the KHSAA through the basketball Sweet 16s in March.
  • •Tackett has served 42 years with the KHSAA in various roles since 1984.
  • •The KHSAA Board of Control meets on September 16 to discuss leadership transitions.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Julian Tackett, set to retire as KHSAA commissioner, lands NFHS job
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Julian Tackett, who is set to retire as KHSAA commissioner next year, will join the NFHS as a consultant and take on a full-time job in early 2027.

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