Kyle Lewis has been named Sports Information Director at University of West Alabama, Director of Athletics E. J. Brophy announced. Lewis takes over Sports Information, replacing Steven Phelps.
Kyle Lewis is a proven professional in the sports information field and comes highly recommended, Brophy said. We look forward to having him on board.
Lewis, a 2004 graduate of Mississippi State University, worked most recently at the Southeastern Conference in the Media Relations Department. While working at the premiere Division I conference in the nation, Lewis served as the Sports Information Director for softball and indoor and outdoor track and field. In addition to working with those sports, he assisted in directing the 2006 SEC Mens and Womens basketball Tournament postgame interviews, including overseeing postgame quote service and arranging various interviews.
"I am honored and looking forward to being a part of the University of West Alabama family, Lewis said. I truly believe this is an environment where, not only will I grow, but I will assist in the growth of this wonderful institution and its athletic department. I want to thank Dr. Richard Holland, President of West Alabama; E. J. Brophy, Director of
Athletics and the remainder of the Tiger family for this opportunity. I am excited to get to work."
Prior to coming to the SEC, Lewis served in the Sports Information Department at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville (Ala.) from August 2004 to January 2006. While at Jacksonville State, he served as the Sports Information Director for womens basketball, womens soccer, cross country, track and field and baseball.
Other working experience for Lewis includes a stint as a Media Relations Student Assistant at Mississippi State, Gameday Operations Coordinator for the Tupelo (MS) Fire Ants and Student Assistant Sports Editor for Itawamba (MS) Community College.