Steve McCoy

Biography

Steve McCoy joined the Oregon State athletic staff in 1998 as the Director of Athletic Equipment apparel and operations after a lengthy stint in the Canadian Football League. He was promoted in 2014 to assistant athletic director for equipment operations. "Lightning" as he is known in OSU circles handles the complete purchasing of all athletic department equipment assets. He facilitates the ordering and delivery of the product between manufacturer and the individual teams. McCoy is the point person for the introductions of new products and apparel to the coaches and administration, while maintaining the guidelines designed by the sponsors and teams. He has been an instrumental link in developing and expanding the relationships between OSU and Nike. McCoy came to OSU after working as the equipment coordinator for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe and the Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL. He also has served in a similar capacity for the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Toronto Argonauts. In addition, McCoy has experience as an athletic trainer in college hockey, junior hockey and indoor lacrosse. He is a 1989 graduate of Sheridan College in Ontario with a diploma in athletic therapy. Steve’s wife Bernie is the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager for Ventacity Systems in the Corvallis office. They have one Daughter, Alexandrea who is J.D. Candidate, Class of 2021 University of Oregon School of Law.