LA GRANDE, Ore. - Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Rob Cashell announced the hiring of Barrett Henderson as the Sports Information/Marketing Director for the Mountaineers.
Henderson a 2007 EOU graduate with a degree in Journalism will begin August 3rd. “I am very excited that Barrett has joined the Mountaineer family,” stated Cashell. “He has a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm for this type of work and I look forward to him enhancing what we currently do in the areas of Sports Information, marketing and guest services.”
A native of Florida, Henderson is no stranger to EOU athletics. While an undergraduate Barrett worked as a student assistant media specialist for then Director Isaac Williams, the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. As a media specialist Barrett was involved in the day to day operations of the area focusing on game day promotions, radio and web broadcasting, as well as securing advertising and writing pre and post game stories. During this time Barrett also became involved with the Cascade Collegiate Conference moderating a daily blog covering CCC events. Henderson also worked at the campus radio station KEOL as the Program Director and a stint as the Interim Station Manager. He was also instrumental in the overall production of the 1st annual Mounties Awards Show honoring EOU athletic accomplishments.
After graduation Henderson was hired at the La Grande Observer as a sports writer covering local athletics in Union County. He continued covering EOU athletics as assigned by the newspaper.