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General Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Friedbauer Selected For Athletics Development Officer Position

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University Department of Athletics has hired Samantha Friedbauer as Athletics Development Officer.  Friedbauer began her duties last week.

"Championships are built one relationship at a time," remarked Ken Vaughn, Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts.  "Samantha understands the importance of connecting people to a vision, and that's what makes her a valuable addition to Wayne State Athletics.  We're excited to welcome her to our team and confident she will help us continue creating championship experiences for our student-athletes, alumni and partners."

A native of Milan, Mich., Friedbauer spent the last seven years at Northern Arizona most recently serving as the Associate AD for Fan Engagement and Revenue Generation.  She previously was the Director of Fan Engagement after beginning her career at NAU as a graduate assistant in the athletics marketing department in 2019.

Friedbauer earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Eastern Michigan in 2019, and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from NAU in 2021.

She and her husband Zach reside in metro Detroit.
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