October 02, 2001

WKU Alumnus Bacon To Lead Athletic Fund-Raising Efforts

Bowling Green, Ky. - Claude Bacon has joined the Western Kentucky University development staff as director of development for University Athletics.

Bacon, a 1994 WKU graduate, began his new job Monday. He previously was director of admissions at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia.

According to Tom Hiles, WKU's vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, Bacon will be responsible for implementing development programs for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and developing a long-range comprehensive fund-raising plan.

"Claude has excellent leadership skills," Hiles said. "His work in recruiting students at Lindsey Wilson will translate well in seeking private support for Western athletics."

WKU Director of Athletics Wood Selig agreed. "With the prosperity our student-athletes are enjoying in the classroom and on the fields and courts, Claude will make an immediate impact on the financial future and athletic success of our 20 intercollegiate athletic programs and 350 student-athletes," Selig said. "We are fortunate to attract someone as professional, talented and skilled as Claude."

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