BEAUMONT, Texas – Micah Beutell has been named Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Creative Services announced Lamar University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff O'Malley Thursday afternoon.
 
"We are very excited to announce Micah joining the Lamar University family," said O'Malley. "Our gameday experience for our students and fans is something that we take pride in. Micah impressed everyone during the interview process, and I have no doubt that he is the right candidate who will help take our overall fan experience to another level."
 
Beutell makes his way to the Golden Triangle after spending the previous two seasons at East Tennessee State where he oversaw the Buccaneers' marketing and fan experience. In addition to his duties with ETSU, Beutell was also charged with leading the production of the Southern Conference Championship events for both basketball and baseball.
 
Prior to joining ETSU, Beutell was the senior director of ticket sales and operations for the Tri-City Storm and Viaero Center in Kearney, Neb. He also spent time with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in their championship events department, Minnesota Twins Spring Training, and multiple minor league baseball teams.
 
"I am honored to join this incredible athletics staff," said Beutell. "I look forward to continue building on the incredible success the athletics department has had in recent years and enhancing the Lamar athletics brand and the overall experience for fans, student-athletes, and the entire Beaumont community."
 
Beutell graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2018 where he was a letterman on the lacrosse team. He graduated from LMU in 2018 with a degree in marketing.