Bio

Marty Bell officially began his duties as the director of athletics at Simpson College on Jan. 4, 2021.

Bell came to Simpson from Quincy University, where he led the institution's NCAA Division II athletic program for more than a decade. He oversaw tremendous growth in his 13-plus years directing the athletic program, the last six of which he served as vice president for intercollegiate athletics. Quincy finished in the top half of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Commissioner's Cup standings in 10 out of 12 seasons and the number of academic all-conference honorees more than doubled from 2012-17. Bell also oversaw upgrades to every athletic facility, increased the number of student-athletes by more than 50 percent and added multiple programs, including cross country, track and field, lacrosse and bowling.

Bell served as the head men's basketball coach at Quincy from 2003-17, retiring as the second-winningest coach in program history. He guided the Hawks to five NCAA Tournament appearances in 14 seasons, compiling a record of 240-168. He previously served on the coaching staffs at Drake University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven University and the University of South Carolina.

Bell graduated from South Carolina with a degree in business administration. He earned his master's degree from Penn State University.