Chris Singleton enters his third year as equipment manager of the Vanderbilt football team. 

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and longtime resident of Middle Tennessee, Singleton enters his 15th year with the Commodores. He served as an assistant equipment manager under Luke Wyatt for 12 years prior to accepting the manager role in 2013. 

Singleton handles the purchase and care of football equipment. He supervises a staff of three equipment assistants and several student workers that contribute to the team’s in-season equipment unit. Together, Singleton’s staff works long hours to ensure the football team is well-prepared for games and practices. 

Singleton and his staff also have responsibility for transporting all Vanderbilt team equipment to road games. 

Singleton is certified by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA).