Joel Lamp is the Sports Development Manager for the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he leads efforts to attract major sporting events and tournaments to the Rocket City. In this role, Joel works with national sports organizations, collegiate conferences, and event promoters to bring competitions to Huntsville that drive tourism, economic impact, and national visibility for the region.

Lamp brings more than two decades of experience in sports management, collegiate athletics, and event operations. Before returning to North Alabama, he spent over 16 years in Jacksonville, Florida, where he held senior leadership roles in collegiate athletics at both Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. During that time, he helped organize and host multiple NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament rounds and numerous regional and national sporting events.

Originally from Decatur, Alabama, Joel returned to the Tennessee Valley to help grow Huntsville’s rapidly expanding sports tourism industry. Through his work with the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Huntsville Sports Commission, he has helped position the city as a premier destination for tournaments, championships, and emerging sports events.

Joel is passionate about the power of sports to bring communities together, create economic opportunity, and showcase the unique energy and hospitality of Huntsville.

Learn more about Joel Lamp and the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Huntsville Sports Commission http://www.huntsville.org

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