NEW HAVEN, Conn. (October 15, 2026) – Lee Walter, Jr. of North Windham, Conn., has been named the Assistant Director for Events and Services for the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, CACC Commissioner Dan Mara announced today.

Walter joins the CACC office after five years as the general manager of the Norwich Sea Unicorns of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. The 2024 Futures League Executive of the Year, Walter had worked with the Connecticut Tigers/Norwich Sea Unicorns franchise since 2016, and was promoted to G.M. after one season as the director of business development and stadium operations.

In his new role, Walter will assist with championship operations and logistics, NCAA grant administration, and financial management. He will serve as the administrative liaison and the primary conference championship operational lead for designated sports.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lee to the CACC team,” Mara said. “His extensive experience in collegiate athletics and sports management, combined with his proven leadership and operational background with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, make him an outstanding fit for this role. Lee’s dedication and versatility will be a tremendous asset as we continue to enhance our conference championships and support our student-athletes across the league.”

Walter is a 1999 graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication. He later returned to his alma mater as an athletics department university assistant, helping with gameday operations, staff supervision, sports information, facility operations, and equipment. Walter completed a master’s degree in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018.

 

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.