Southwest Baptist University Director of Athletics, Brent Good, has named Justin Wollard as the Assistant to the Director of Athletics for Media Relations.

“The position was posted on the SBU website immediately after the announcement that Mike Pitts had accepted the Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations. I am very excited that Justin applied for this position,” commented Good, “Justin has worked very closely with SBU Athletics in many ways.” Justin is known as the voice of the Bearcats, as well as the Bolivar Liberators football team as he is the announcer for their home athletic events. Justin has many strengths which will enhance SBU Athletics.

Prior to moving into athletics, Justin has served in the SBU Marketing and Media Relations office, designing and writing articles for SBU Life, admissions recruiting materials, and the covers for the athletics media guides, sports schedules posters and game programs. Justin has a strong background in graphics and web site design. Justin will complete his duties in the Media Relations office and join the Athletics staff beginning January 1, 2009, handling all athletics media relations.

“I want to thank those on the athletics staff who have taken on extra duties during this transitional time, “expressed Good, “I feel this will be a good time to make this transition as the fall sports have ended and the winter sports are beginning. I look forward to working with Justin, and I know he will be a great asset to the Department of Athletics, SBU, and the Bolivar, Springfield, and surrounding areas.