Michael Thompson, Jr., joined the Ole Miss Athletics Department in August of 2010 as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Communications and Fan Experience. The Memphis native oversees the Rebels' communications strategy, marketing and branding efforts, creative and production services, information technology, as well as media and public relations. He serves as the school’s lead on the SEC Network, represents Ole Miss on the Southeastern Conference’s Fan Experience working group, and was recently tabbed to serve on SEC Commissioner Sankey’s Branding Committee for the conference.