Woods College Faculty

Michael B. Hartnett

Part-time Faculty

M.S. in Sports Administration Program

Profile

Professor Hartnett currently serves as Vice President of Venue Security for Olympia Entertainment. In this position, he is responsible for leading the daily security operations and event-based security for the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, the Fox Theater, and three outdoor concert venues. 

Prior to joining Olympia Entertainment, Professor Hartnett served as a Special Agent in the FBI for over 21 years. He retired as the Unit Chief of the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group, Crisis Management Unit. Professor Hartnett is a graduate of Boston College Law School and practiced law in the Boston area before joining the FBI.