BLACKSBURG, VA (WDBJ/Virginia Tech Release) – Travis Wells, WDBJ7’s sports director since 2008, has been named assistant athletics director at Virginia Tech, according to director of athletics Whit Babcock.
Wells is the primary communications contact for Virginia Tech Football, among other duties.
“Travis will be a great addition to our team,” Babcock said. “He has a lot of knowledge and experience in the local media for almost three decades, which will serve our department well. Travis has a set of skills that will make him a valuable asset to Virginia Tech. I am extremely grateful for the time and effort our search committee put into identifying Travis. I look forward to welcoming him and his family to Blacksburg.
Wells’ career includes stops at television stations in Charlottesville (Bristol) and WDBJ in Roanoke, where he began as an intern in 1995. While at WDBJ, Wells helped produce Virginia Tech Sports Today with University Media LEARFIELD for 10 years. rights partner. Wells hosted the station’s ACC football and basketball coverage and anchored WDBJ’s high school football program, Friday Football Extra, for nearly 15 years.
Wells was named Virginia Sportsperson of the Year in 2015 and 2016 by the National Sports Media Association.
“I am honored to join the Virginia Tech athletics department and look forward to becoming a part of the Virginia Tech community,” Wells said. “I have a deep understanding and appreciation for the rich history and tradition of Virginia Tech Athletics. The university’s strong academic reputation combined with consistent athletic success were among the many factors that made this opportunity attractive to me.
Travis’ last day at WDBJ7 was August 19th.
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