Mississippi University for Women Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook has announced Dave Beyer, a 35-year veteran of college athletics communications and operations, as the university’s new director of athletic communications.
Beyer, a native of Whittier, California, spent the past two years at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. Prior to that, he spent seven years at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, where he helped oversee the War Hawks’ transition to NCAA Division III. The W is currently in year two of its transition into Division III and eventual membership in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
“Dave is an exceptional individual with a tremendous work ethic, unparalleled passion and extensive experience,” Claybrook said. “He will assist in promoting and celebrating our incredible student-athletes, teams, department and university. His expertise in communications, marketing, fundraising, championships and unwavering commitment to excellence made him the ideal choice. We are fortunate to have him as part of The W family.”
Beyer has worked at every level of collegiate athletics. He spent two years at NCAA Division I Mercer University from 2010-11 and has spent 24 years of his career working for NCAA Division III schools and conferences.
“I am honored to become a part of the Owls’ family,” Beyer said. “There is something special and exciting about The W. From President (Nora) Miller’s vision for the university to Director of Athletics Claybrook’s plans for Owls athletics, I was so excited and desirous to be a part of The W. In my short time here, I have found the members of the campus and local community to be so helpful and kind.”
Beyer is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America selection committee. He sits on the CoSIDA Publications and Digital Design Contest committee.
“My goal is to use my experiences to help bring The W athletics to the forefront,” Beyer added. “I believe in ‘servant leadership’ and want to take the things I have learned to help each of our teams grow and create the best possible experience for the Owls’ student-athletes.”
Beyer is a 1984 graduate of Biola University in La Mirada, California, earning his bachelor’s degree in communications. He was a four-year member of the Eagles’ wrestling team.
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