College Sports Information Directors of America

California State University, Stanislaus named UC Riverside's Brian Blank the new Warriors sports information director on Monday.

"We are pleased and very excited that Brian has accepted our offer to replace Hung Tsai as our sports information director," said Dr. Milton Richards, athletic director. "Brian's tenure at UC Riverside and San Jose State has provided him with the type of comprehensive background needed for this position."

Blank joins the Warriors after a year's stint at UC Riverside, where he served as assistant director of media relations for the Highlanders¹ 15-sport athletic program.

Prior to UCR, he spent two years as a member of the San Jose State University Sports Information office working with the men's and women's soccer teams, women's basketball and baseball, in addition to assisting with the Spartans' 12 other sports.

A graduate of San Jose State University, Blank holds a bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in marketing.

"I am excited to be able to work with a quality program with outstanding coaches and players," said Blank. "I am impressed with the university and the community and look forward to being part of the team."

Blank has worked in hi-tech public relations in the Silicon Valley prior to his appointment with the Spartans and also worked with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League.

Blank began his new position on August 13. He replaces Hung P. Tsai, who left to found Carter-Lee Design, a company specializing in Web site development. Tsai had been sports information director for three years.

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