Louisiana Tech athletics director Eric Wood added to NCAA Division I council

RUSTON – Louisiana Tech athletic director Eric Wood will join the NCAA Division I council.

Wood will begin his responsibilities with the council on July 1 and will serve a for four years.

"Even before Eric joined our Tech Family, we saw he would be a strong leader for our Athletics Department and in our University," Louisiana Tech President Les Guice said in a school release. "His work helps support Louisiana Tech's overall mission while working to help our student-athletes compete on the greatest level possible. Eric's representation of both Louisiana Tech and Conference USA on this council will allow him to share the vision we have for LA Tech Athletics with the country."

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This council oversees daily operations within the NCAA Division I sports across the nation.

Wood joined the Louisiana Tech in 2020 after spending five years at UCF as deputy athletic director for competitive excellence.

"I look forward to representing Conference USA and Louisiana Tech on the Division I Council during a pivotal time in the history of collegiate athletics," Wood said. "With the ever-changing landscape of our profession, I think it's important to have a voice on so many important topics that will mold the future of college athletics."

Emely Hernandez covers University of Louisiana-Monroe athletics and high school sports. Email her at ehernandez@thenewsstar.com and follow her on Twitter @emhernandeznews.

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