PERU, NE - The Peru State Athletic Department has proudly named Camille Lucas as the new Assistant Athletic Director.
 
Lucas was previously serving as a facility and operations graduate assistant for the University of Northern Colorado's campus recreation center. During this time, she created and planned recreational events for students, hired and scheduled staff, facilitated student responsibilities as well as organized summer sport camps. During her time as a Graduate Assistant, she also served as an events assistant intern for the Air Force Academy Athletics Corporation. She assisted in coordination and execution of athletic events, implementing new policies and procedures for sports camps and promoting community outreach.
 
Additionally, Camille attended Northeastern Junior College, where she played softball and was a part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee while also being a resident assistant and athletic game-day work study. She graduated with her Associate of Arts degree before transferring to the University of Northern Colorado.
 
Here is what Athletic Director, Kyle Pond, had to say about Lucas:
 
"Camille will be a terrific addition to Peru State and our department. It was easy to see her enthusiasm and attention to detail during the interview process and she brings a lot of new ideas to the table. She will make an immediate impact on compliance and gameday operations as well as community outreach. We are happy to welcome her to Peru!"
 
Lucas earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing and Masters of Science in Sports Administration from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.
 
Camille enjoys spending her time with her cocker spaniel, George, and reading murder mystery novels. She will reside in Peru, Nebraska.