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David E. Housel | |
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Born | 1947 (age 77–78) |
Alma mater | Auburn University |
Occupation | Former Director of Athletics |
Years active | 1969–2006 |
Employer | Auburn University |
Known for | Auburn Tigers Director of Athletics |
David E. Housel is a former director of athletics for the Auburn Tigers Athletics Department.[1]
He was named Auburn's 13th Director of Athletics on April 1, 1994,[2] and held that position until 2006.
David Housel graduated from Auburn University in 1969. After spending two years working in the ticket office, he began teaching journalism classes to young Auburn students. He then returned to the athletic department where he eventually rose to the position of assistant athletic director in 1985. He became athletic director in 1994 and retired after eleven successful years. He has dedicated more than 40 years to Auburn University, and was the athletic department's sports information director from 1981–94.