YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University President James M. Smith has named Mississippi State University Deputy Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee (pronounced WEATHER-bee) as Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., Wetherbee's official start date will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Scott Wetherbee is highly regarded in the industry and was recently identified as among the best of the best upcoming athletic directors in the country," Smith said. "His enthusiasm for this position, his roots in Michigan, and his background and experience are ideally suited to continue to move Eastern Michigan athletics forward.