DEMOREST, Ga. – Piedmont University has promoted Joseph Garwood as its new Director of Athletic Communications. Garwood has been on staff at the University since the fall of 2018, when he joined as an Assistant Director within athletic communications.
“Joseph is an essential member of our staff and the elevation he has brought to our department in the way we represent our student-athletes is unmatched,” Percival said. “He has been a tireless worker for over five years and his role has continued to grow throughout his career at Piedmont. He has mentored many students, interns and other employees within the athletic communications office and his impact is priceless.”
Over his first five seasons at Piedmont, Garwood has served as the primary point of contact for many sports, including women’s soccer, women’s basketball, men’s golf, softball, and both men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s lacrosse.
In 2019, he assisted with Piedmont’s efforts to successfully host the 2019 NCAA Demorest Softball Regional, the first time ever the school had hosted an NCAA Regional in which it also competed.
“I am excited to grow within my role here in the Athletic Communications Office at Piedmont,” Garwood said. “I look forward to continuing to promote the achievements and success of the outstanding student-athletes and coaches within this department.”
During his time at Wake Forest, Garwood served as a primary contact for volleyball, women’s tennis, and field hockey while serving as the secondary contact for women’s basketball. He managed the social media accounts for his primary sports year-round and contributed on game day posts for football and men’s tennis.
Garwood brought championship experience with him to Piedmont as he served as Assistant to the Media Coordinator at the 2018 NCAA Tennis Championships hosted by Wake Forest.
Following his first stint at Wake Forest, Garwood spent the 2016-17 academic year as a Media Relations Intern at Wofford College. He was the primary contact for men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball and men’s and women’s tennis while with the Terriers. Garwood also spent time compiling media guides, game notes and recording statistics for his teams.
Garwood graduated from Appalachian State University in 2015 with a bachelor of science in history and a minor in political science.
