Jonathan Tanguay - Assistant AD/Sports Nutrition - Track Support Staff

Jonathan Tanguay

Title:
Assistant AD/Sports Nutrition
Email:
jtangua@ncsu.edu

Jonathan Tanguay was named Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition at NC State in November 2022. Prior to joining the Wolfpack, Tanguay worked at Texas A&M for over 14 years. Starting as a dietetic intern in 2008, he was able to build the program while growing professionally, being promoted Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition in 2009, Director of Sports Nutrition in 2010 and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition in 2016.

Tanguay is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and Registered Dietitian (CPSDA). He serves as treasurer on the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetics Association Board of Directors. In 2013, Jon received the CPSDA Service Award for his work encouraging communication in the organization. He is also a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition practice group.

Originally from central Massachusetts, Tanguay graduated from Connecticut College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Zoology. In May 2007, he received his master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of New Hampshire. He completed his dietetic internship at the University Houston, which is when he started his work with Texas A&M athletics.

In his free time, Jon enjoys seeing live music, traveling, skiing, mountain biking and running. He has completed 28 marathons including 9 Boston marathons, an Ironman triathlon and a 50-mile trail run. He has recently moved to Raleigh, NC with his wife Brittany and dog Bernard.