Jared Kilgore is entering his third year as a full-time Assistant Sports Information Director at the University of the Cumberlands, where he continues to elevate the visibility and success of Patriot athletics across multiple platforms.
In his current role, Jared serves as the primary media contact for Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Track & Field, and Esports. He also contributes as the secondary contact for Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball, Volleyball, and Cross Country, while serving as the main contact of Softball, Bowling, and Cross Country in previous years. His wide-ranging duties include game-day operations, photography, videography, student-worker development, social media management, feature writing, statistical tracking, graphic design, and more — all executed with a standard of excellence that reflects his deep commitment to the department.
Kilgore has covered three NAIA National Championship teams: 2024 Men’s Indoor Track & Field, 2024 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field, and 2025 Women’s Indoor Track & Field. His work as the main contact has supported 18 Mid-South Conference championship programs across eight sports, including Men’s Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, and Track & Field. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jared was named the 2025 Mid-South Conference Assistant Sports Information Director of the Year — the first individual in school history to receive this prestigious honor.
A proven leader in championship settings, Jared has helped run both the indoor and outdoor MSC Track & Field Championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and has operated official statistics at multiple MSC Basketball and Volleyball Championship events. His ability to handle high-pressure, multi-sport environments with consistency and professionalism has made him an invaluable asset on both the campus and conference levels.
Prior to his full-time appointment, Jared served as a Graduate Assistant in the Sports Information Department for two years. He was the primary contact for Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field and Bowling, while also contributing in broadcasting, content creation, writing, social media management, photography, and PA announcing.
Jared graduated from Cumberlands in 2021 with dual degrees in Accounting and Business Administration before earning his MBA in 2023. A former four-year member of the Patriots Baseball team, he earned multiple Academic All-Conference and All-American honors.
