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JohnDedman has served as the assistant sports information director at his alma mater since August, 2003.
In his current role, he is responsible for the day-to-day media activities for women's basketball, men's lacrosse, volleyball, women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's swimming, in addition to serving as the secondary contact for the remainder of Butler's 21 athletic teams.
Dedman arrived at Butler after serving several months on the communications staff at the Horizon League.