Marshall has announced that Grant Traylor, a 2005 Marshall alum, will leave his role as the current Sports Director of the Herald-Dispatch, and will serve as the Associate Athletic Director of Communications starting in December 2022.
He will oversee media relations and strategic communications for the athletic department to build the university’s brand locally and nationally.
Athletic Director Christian Spears said he will be vital in building Marshall’s brand.
“Grant will absolutely help us tell the story of Marshall Athletics,” he said. “He will embrace the role and connect our brand meaningfully, both regionally and nationally, as our university and athletic programs continue to compete at the highest level.