Augustus Hallmon, PhD is an Assistant Director at MCCD and an Assistant Professor in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sports and Recreation Management at James Madison University. Prior to coming to James Madison University, he was a faculty member at Northwest Missouri State University and worked at the Urbana Park District, Champaign County and Mattoon Area Family YMCA, and the Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club.

Dr. Hallmon's research interest includes the following: Positive Youth Development within Sports and Recreation; understanding race through the lens of Racial Formation Theory within Sports and Recreation; understanding how Racial Socialization within Sports and Recreation is promoted and maintained; and how professionals can display Cultural Competency within Sports and Recreation Agencies for minoritized youth, during out-of-school sports and recreation activities, and how this perspective can influence perceptions and beliefs about community sports and recreation activities. Research is intended to improve equitable and positive sports and recreation opportunities for minoritized youth and adults.