Jessica Presnall

Title: Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel

Jessica Presnall was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for the Big 12 in 2025. Previously, Presnall served as Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Vice President - Legal Affairs and Compliance, Assistant Commissioner for Compliance & Governance and Legal Counsel, Director of Compliance and Governance and Assistant General Counsel. 

In her current role, Presnall oversees Legal Affairs, Compliance & Governance, Student-Athlete Success & Impact, Human Resources, and Administration.

Prior to joining the Big 12, Presnall served as the Assistant Director of Compliance at Baylor University from May 2013 to August 2015.

The Frederick, Oklahoma native earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in May 2013 and is a member of the Texas Bar Association. She graduated summa cum laude from Oklahoma State University in May 2010 with a double-major in Sports Public Relations and Public Relations and a minor in Marketing.