Ben Murchison begins his first year as Samford's assistant director of marketing. Murchison was named to his current position in October 2006 after serving as the marketing intern since August 2006.

Murchison assists with the marketing for all 17 of Samford's varsity teams. Murchison also manages the Red Sea, the official student booster club for Samford athletics, and the Bull Pup Kids' Club.

Murchison came to Samford after serving as the team intern for the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs in the Florida Collegiate Summer League in the summer of 2006. While with the Diamond Dawgs, Murchison acquired game-night and league sponsors, created a promotions schedule for the team and conducted and managed on-field fan events, game-night staff and player community service projects.

From September to December 2005 Murchison worked for Howrey LLP in London as an assistant to the paralegal. He also served as an assistant to the executive director for The Haven in Fairhope, Ala. from January-May 2006.

Murchison is a 2005 graduate of The Citadel with a degree in Business Administration.