BLACKSBURG – Welcoming back an individual with demonstrated experience on his staff, Virginia Tech baseball head coach John Szefc formally introduced Cam Davis on Monday into the role of the Hokies' director of operations. Davis, who graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2022, served four seasons as a standout on the program's student managerial staff and will directly replace his mentor, Corey Haines, in all duties and responsibilities.
"We are really excited to welcome Cam back to our staff," said Szefc. "He has been a big part of our building process while he was here as a student manager, especially with our championship program last year.
"Cam is very capable and equipped to handle this position. He is also a Virginia Tech graduate and we are happy to welcome him back to fill Corey's role as the director of baseball operations. I am excited to work with him."
A natural leader and professional, Davis rose through the ranks of Tech's support staff during his undergraduate tenure with the program (2019-22), earning promotion to head student manager. Among his primary duties, he was responsible for directing the Hokies' student employment staff, overseeing the setup and facilitation of all activities at English Field on practice and competition days.
Prior to the start of his junior year, Davis was promoted into the role of the assistant to the director of baseball operations. Under the leadership of Haines, Davis aided in the daily coordination with visiting coaches, student-athletes, umpires, administrators and staff, twice serving as the acting director of operations.
After graduating with his bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in United States history, Davis honored his acting director of operations role at the 2022 NCAA Blacksburg Regional and Blacksburg Super Regional. With diligence and care, he accommodated four visiting programs during their postseason stays while assuring smooth tournament operation with NCAA site representatives in front of a combined attendance of more than 16,000 fans.
Davis will take over all aspects of the day-to-day Virginia Tech baseball operation as Haines departs on his decade's worth of dedicated service to Szefc and his staffs, including his last five seasons with the Hokies.
"I wish Corey and his family the absolute best moving forward," said Szefc. "He has been a very loyal and professional member on my staff for the last 10 years.
"I have worked with Corey longer than any other person I have worked with during my 32 years in college athletics. For me personally, Corey is a really special guy. It is tough to lose him – he has been a great member of our staff."
