Chad Jackson begins his ninth year at Armstrong Atlantic State as Director of Sports Communications. A Jacksonville, Fla., native, Jackson joined the Pirates from UNC Wilmington, where he served as assistant SID in 1998-99. He graduated from the University of North Florida in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in history.

An active member of CoSIDA, Jackson serves as the vice-chair of the organization's Technology committee and has presented several table topics and panels at the organization's yearly convention. He is also active in the NCBWA, serving as the South Atlantic region coordinator for Division II.

Jackson and his wife, Melissa - who works in the Lane Library on campus - reside in Pooler.