Ed Liesch was named Athletic Director in August of 2021.
Liesch was promoted from the interim AD role in which he served from January 2021. He previously served as the Associate AD at Harford when hired in October 2019. During his tenure, the Fighting Owls have won 3 national championships, 8 district championships, and dozens of regional championships. In addition, Liesch oversaw an increase in student athlete retention, GPA performances, and community engagement since 2021.
Prior to joining Harford, Liesch served as Athletic Director at Central Penn College (CPC) for eight years, overseeing all intercollegiate, intramural and community league athletic programs. He helped transition the Knights from the NJCAA/EPAC to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and grew the program from two sports to eight. The CPC men’s basketball program was particularly successful under his watch, making appearances in six consecutive USCAA Basketball National Tournaments. Liesch also took on various other roles during his time at CPC, including Assistant Dean of Student Services (2009-13) and Director of Residence Life (2008-09).
Liesch, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,currently resides with his familiy in Jarrettsville, Maryland. He earned his Masters in Education - Athletic Administration in 2021. He also his bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism from Shippensburg University in 1997.
