IRVING, Texas – Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP), announced today that Danielle Bartelstein has been named Director of Team Operations.

"Danielle has worked with several respected football programs across the country, and we are delighted to welcome her to the CFP staff," Hancock said. "Nothing we do is more important than creating a positive experience for student-athletes. Danielle's experience, knowledge and attention to detail will be a great addition."

Before joining the CFP, Bartelstein held the position of Senior Director of Football Operations at Virginia Tech. She began her career as an assistant director of football operations and recruiting at TCU. Following her time at TCU, Bartelstein served as director of football relations at Texas Tech. She also taught school in the San Jose, Calif., area, and helped administer summer programs at Stanford.

Bartelstein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Illinois.

In addition, Hancock announced the transition of Ryan Allen Hall to Director of Public Events, where he will oversee the management of ancillary events associated with the College Football Playoff National Championship, including Playoff Fan Central, AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!, Extra Yard 5K and Eckrich Taste of the Championship. Hall, who joined the CFP staff in 2015, will also continue to oversee Playoff Green, the CFP's sustainability program.

Hall previously served as Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs for the NCAA. Prior to his time at the national office, he practiced law with Strauss & Troy L.P.A. in Ohio as a general civil litigation associate.

He earned his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Rice University, where he was a member of the Owls' baseball team. Hall also received his juris doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
 
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 ranked team vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual. This season's Playoff Semifinals will take place Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 13, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.