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Clayton Barnes

Began at Western: September 2025
 
Summary of Current Role:
Serves as the Director of Fan Engagement, with an emphasis on Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. 
 
Career History:
Western Michigan University :: Director of Fan Engagement (September 2025 - Present)
Stetson University :: Director of Marketing (September 2022 - September 2025)
Biletnikoff Award :: Marketing and Operations Assistant (June 2021 - January 2023)
Florida State University :: Lead Marketing Intern (December 2021 - June 2022)
Florida State University :: Strategic Academic Mentor (August 2021 - May 2022)

Career Highlights:
Celebrated 29th birthday in New York City while traveling with Stetson Men's Basketball for their first-ever March Madness appearance.

Championship Marketing Director for 11 ASUN Conference post-season tournaments at Stetson University. 

Oversaw the scholarship committee and watch list additions for the prestigious Biletnikoff Award. 
 
Education:
Florida State University :: Master of Education in Sports Management (2022)
Florida State University :: Bachelor of Science in Anthropology (2019)

Personal:
A native of Tallahassee, FL., Clayton resides in Parchment, MI., with his Fiancé and their Schnauzer, Franklin.