Southeastern Director of Athletics Keith Baxter has announced the addition of Trace Henry as the Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations beginning July 7.
 
Henry steps into the role replacing Blake Allen who transitioned to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for SE.
 
"We are excited with the addition of Trace,” said Baxter, “He brings a wealth of knowledge in ticketing and sales. I am looking forward to him engaging our Corporate Partners and continuing our progress in that area."
 
“I want to thank Keith Baxter,” said Henry, “And the rest of the athletics staff for this opportunity. I am excited to get to work!”
 
Henry joins the Savage Storm following a stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder where he was an account executive within the team’s ticket sales.
 
Prior to his time with the Thunder, he spent three years in new business development with the Texas Rangers, focused on season and group ticketing as well as nightly suite rental.
 
He professional career started as an account executive for FC Tulsa where he managed season ticketholder accounts and participated in business sales.
 
He is a 2021 graduate of the University of Oklahoma and added a master’s in sport administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 2025.