COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 21. SCOTT Leightman, a 20-year public relations professional with extensive experience in the sports industry, was named USA Swimming\u2019s Director, PR & Communications, the National Governing Body announced today.<\/p>\n
Leightman will oversee USA Swimming\u2019s public relations and communications efforts, while managing the NGB\u2019s four-member communications team and its day-to-day operations. He will serve as the organization\u2019s primary spokesperson. <\/p>\n
\u201cScott possesses a wealth of experience in the sports industry, and we look forward to adding his expertise to our team at USA Swimming,\u201d USA Swimming Chief Marketing Officer Matt Farrell said. \u201cHe is a talented communicator and will play a key role in the leadership of our organization.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBoasting progressive leadership and passionate participants, USA Swimming has an unwavering commitment to grow the sport both at the grassroots and National Team level,\u201d Leightman said. \u201cAlongside a talented team, I look forward to showcasing the fun and life lessons that swimming promotes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Leightman joins USA Swimming after most recently serving as public relations director at Buffalo Communications, where he managed 10 clients for the global golf and lifestyle agency since 2011. <\/p>\n
Previously, Leightman was Director of Public Relations at TaylorMade-adidas Golf from 2007-09 after serving as Vice President of Public Relations with the Charlotte Bobcats from 2003-06 and Director of Basketball Communications with the Phoenix Suns from 1998-2003. <\/p>\n
Prior to making the jump to the NBA, Leightman worked in the sports information offices at La Salle University and Bloomsburg University. He graduated from Ithaca (N.Y.) College with a degree in sports communication.<\/p>\n
The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World. To reach our audience, contact us at newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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