Howard University Athletics

The Bison Express Athletic Fund Mission...

The mission of the Bison Express Athletic Fund is to provide fiscal support and assistance to Howard University student-athletes and provide support for all other HU Athletics initiatives. HU is the alma mater of many outstanding alumni athletes and we encourage you to visit the Hall of Fame wall in Burr Gymnasium to view the many athletes recognized for their achievements. Please follow Bison Express at bisonexpress.org, Howard University Bison Express on FB, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Get Involved...

Elected alumni and volunteers collaborate with the Howard University Department of Athletics to serve the HU community as philanthropic ambassadors for all athletic programs. To get involved or learn more about the Bison Express, please contact one of the board members listed below:

Bison Express Officers...

Bruce Williams	Dwight Franklin	Thomas Payne	Stephanie Johnson Moore
Chair	Vice Chair	Treasurer	Secretary

Bison Express Board of Directors...

Dr. Linda Jackson Jones	Dr. Carla Ellis	Warren Craddock	George Arterberry
Eric Grant	Saadia Doyle	Dwight Franklin
Tonya Wilbon	Stephanie Johnson Moore	Thomas Payne
Leslie McFarland	Dr. Laura Samotshozo	Bruce Williams

Bison Express Sport Representatives... (2024-25 athletic year)

Eric Grant - Men's Basketball	Saadia Doyle - Softball	Leslie McFarland - Women's Basketball
Thomas Payne - Lacrosse	Dr. Linda Jackson - Bowling	George Arterberry - Track & Field/Cross Country
Tonya Wilbon - Cheerleading	Dr. Laura Samotshozo - Swimming & Diving	Warren Craddock - Golf
Stephanie Johnson - Tennis	Dwight Franklin - Football	Band
Dr. Carla Ellis - Volleyball	Bruce Williams - Soccer

Responsibilities of the Board...

Make personal financial contributions annually to the organization

Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies and programs currently in effect

Inform others about the organization and solicit new members

Participate in board and committee meetings and functions such as special events

Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments

Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings

Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contribution to the work of the board and the organization

Keep update-to-date on developments in the organization's field and make recommendations on how to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Bison Express

Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies of the University

Follow and adhere to the By Laws of the Bison Express

Refrain from making special requests of the University Staff

Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities