By TTU Sports Information
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Nate Perry enters his first year as a Sports Information Coordinator at Tennessee Tech for 2018-19.
Perry comes to Tech from Central Michigan University, where he was a graduate student assistant in the Chippewas' athletic communications office while completing his master's degree in Sport Administration.
"I'm thrilled to join the athletics staff at Tennessee Tech," Perry said. "I see this as a great opportunity to learn and grow in the sports information field and contribute to a group of people who foster an awesome family atmosphere. I look forward to jumping in and contributing right away."
Starting as a general intern at CMU in August 2016, Perry rose to be named primary contact for men's and women's cross country and track and field in September. He improved coverage for both sports with in-depth articles on the athletics website and increased fan engagement on social media with the use of graphics and unique video perspectives.
"We couldn't be happier to welcome Nate to our staff," Tech Sports Information Director Mike Lehman said. "From the minute I first spoke with him, I could tell he was a go-getter and was enthusiastic about the position. I believe he is going to be an integral part to the sports information office here at Tennessee Tech and know he is going to be a great asset at the disposal of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators."
Remaining on campus during the summer of 2017, Perry continued to assist the department, most notably as the point-person for production of the CMU football media guide. Upon its completion, he assumed additional duties for the following athletic year, including being made primary contact for baseball, along with statistics recording roles for football, volleyball, women's basketball, and baseball/softball.
Perry spent the summer of 2015 as an intern with the Traverse City Beach Bums, an independent league professional baseball team. During his time with Traverse City, he oversaw the daily operations of the press box, which included managing statistics and public address scripts, as well as content for the video and message boards at the stadium.
Perry is a 2014 graduate of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., where he completed his bachelor's degree in broadcasting and spent two years calling games for the women's club hockey team. For two years following graduation, he worked as part of a radio broadcast team covering high school football and basketball for his alma mater, Manistee (Mich.) Catholic Central, of which he is a 2009 graduate.
In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, ice fishing, and spending time with his family.
Photo by Thomas Corhern
