READING, Pa. – Penn State Berks Chancellor Dr. Radha Pyati announced the hiring of Barry Beal as the new director of athletics at Penn State Berks. Beal began his duties on August 5.

Beal comes to Berks after spending the last six years as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and Game Operations at The College of New Jersey. In his role at TCNJ, Beal oversaw the sports information, marketing and branding responsibilities for the Lions. He was also the sport administrator for the TCNJ football, baseball and men's and women's tennis teams.

"I'm sincerely thankful to Dr. Pyati and the search committee for entrusting me with this role," Beal said. "I look forward to working with our coaches and staff in creating a superior student-athlete experience."

At TCNJ, Beal contributed greatly to special events. He served as the co-chair of the TCNJ Athletics Hall of Fame committee, and he also served on the TCNJ Homecoming committee and athletics golf outing committee.

Beal led the charge for the TCNJ baseball team to play an annual game at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, allowing the team to play in a professional stadium. The game also doubled as TCNJ's student-athlete appreciation night. He also worked extensively on the department's Hall of Champions exhibit, highlighting the school's national champions and All-Americans.

He is no stranger to the area after serving as the sports information director at Albright College from 2016-18. He also has sports information experience at Saint Francis University (Pa.), Oregon State University and Frostburg State University.

Beal is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and is married to the former Jena Marrinucci, a Muhlenberg Twp., Pa., native.