Josh Thompson

Name: Josh Thompson

Title: Director of New Student Orientation

Bio: Josh is a life-long Catamount having attended WCU for both his undergraduate degree (B.S. in Communications) and graduate degree (M.Ed. in College Student Personnel). He discovered his passion for working with students after serving as an Orientation Counselor, Resident Assistant, and Golden Ambassador (Entourage) during his time as a student. Josh has worked in Student Affairs at WCU for 9+ years as a Resident Director, Admissions Counselor, and Senior Assistant Director of Admissions before becoming the Director of Orientation in 2018. Josh has stayed active at WCU outside of Orientation as well, as he recently made his ESPN+ debut as the play-by-play announcer for Catamount Soccer and Volleyball. Outside of work Josh enjoys sports, video games, and spending time with his family.

Fun Fact: Josh was the 2007 WCU Homecoming King.