Iowa Wesleyan Announces Staff Changes
Iowa Wesleyan College is pleased to announce the new position of Director of Athletic Development and Engagement at the college, a position in which former Director of Athletics, Mike Hampton, has transitioned to as of January 1, 2014.
Hampton, who has served as the Tigers’ Director of Athletics for 20 years, has moved to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations to assume his new role in the college. Hampton’s duties will include connecting and developing relationships with IWC alumni, friends and business partners as well as developing engagement and communication strategies to advance the athletic programs and the college.
“It’s a great opportunity,” said Hampton. “This is about future growth of the college and the advancement of athletics. It’s new territory, but I am excited to serve the college in this new role.”
During Hampton’s 20-year career as Director of Athletics at IWC, the Tigers have won 18 conference championships and had 21 teams qualify for nationals. Hampton also helped establish the men’s and women’s soccer programs and helped re-establish the men’s and women’s cross country programs at the college. He was voted NAIA Region VII A.D. of the Year in 2001-02.
The IWC Athletic Hall of Fame and the IWC Athletic Association were both created under Hampton’s guidance as well.
Prior to his time as Director of Athletics at IWC, Hampton taught at the Mt. Pleasant Community Schools for 23 years. He was the Head Softball Coach for the Panthers for 29 years and the Head Girls Track & Field Coach for 20 years at MPCS. He also was an assistant football coach and an assistant girls’ basketball coach.
Hampton will continue to be the Head Softball Coach at Iowa Wesleyan College. Hampton is in his 21st year as the Head Softball Coach for the Tigers.
Steve Williamson, IWC Head Women’s Basketball Coach, has stepped in as the interim Director of Athletics. Williamson has served as the Tigers’ NCAA Compliance Officer during the transition to the NCAA DIII ranks and has been instrumental in making the move go smoothly.
Williamson will also continue his coaching duties while assuming the new role.
COURTESY OF IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE