Wright Leaving Methodist College
Lee Wright announced his esignation as the Sports Information Director at Methodist College to take the same position at Clayton State University in the Atlanta suburb of Morrow, Ga. Wrights last day at Methodist will be Mar. 22, and he starts his new position at Clayton State on Mar. 27.
Wright came to Methodist as the Sports Information Director in August, 2002. During his tenure, he has worked hard at improving athletic website, the media guides for specific sports teams, and has helped implement internet webcasting for certain Methodist athletic events. In addition, Wright served as media coordinator for the 2005 NCAA Division III Womens Golf National Championships, plus the 2003 Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Womens Basketball Tournament, the 2003 DIAC Lacrosse Tournament and the 2004 USA South Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament.
These past three-plus seasons at Methodist have been memorable, working for such a competitive athletic program, said Wright. I want to thank (Athletic Director) Bob McEvoy for giving the opportunity to come to Methodist three years ago, and I hope I did the best that I could for this program. The coaching staff here is second-to-none, and Ill always cherish the memories and friendships I made here.
Family was big reason for Wrights decision to take the Sports Information Director position at Clayton State. His wife, Jennifer, was born and raised in the west Atlanta suburb of Douglasville, Ga., and her mother still resides there. Plus, his parents moved from Chattanooga, Tenn., down to the north Georgia area of Calhoun, Ga., three years ago.
Having worked previously in the Atlanta area, the position at Clayton State, an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Athletic Conference appears to be a perfect fit for Wright both professionally and personally.
I became familiar with Clayton State during my time at both Life and West Georgia, and have always thought very highly of the program, Wright said. This is a growing program, and I am excited about being a part of it as it continues to grow over the next few years.
The move to Clayton State will Wrights fifth position in his eight years in the sports information field. Prior to serving at Methodist, he spent two years as the Sports Information Director and Compliance Director at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., and one year each as an Assistant Sports Information Director at both Life University in Marietta, Ga., and the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga. He is a 1995 graduate from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a bachelors degree in communications.