Kambel Named UW-Platteville Sports Information Director
PLATTEVILLE, Wis.--Danny Kambel, former public and media relations director at Texas A&M-Commerce, will begin his position Monday, Dec. 13 as the sports information director at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. As director of sports information, Kambel will be responsible for submitting UW-Platteville sports statistics, handling photos and videos, updating the website, nominating athletes for awards and handling media relations for UW-Platteville Athletics.
Mark Molesworth, UW-Platteville Athletic Director, said that Kambel stood out to him among the final candidates because of his enthusiasm and passion.
"I think Danny is going to get people excited about UW-Platteville Athletics, and that is what set him apart from the other qualified candidates," Molesworth said.
Kambel is an Eldridge (Iowa) native and the son of of Wilma and the late Eldon Kambel. His grandparents, Virgil and Carlyn Hunt, live in Edgewood. Kambel spent five years in his position at Texas A&M-Commerce before being hired at UW-Platteville. Kambel previously worked at Florida International University and Indiana State University. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in 1999 and his associate’s degree in sport and fitness management technology from Columbus State Community College in 1996.
He replaces Paul Erickson, assistant director of the UW-Platteville University Information and Communications, who was the sports information director for 14 years before accepting his new position in UIC Oct. 4. Molesworth said Erickson will be a valuable asset to Kambel since he is still on campus.
"I think it is a great time for Danny to be here," Moelsworth said. "We have new facilities, our sports teams are having excellent years, and things are going in a great direction."
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