Lester Sombito joined the Cru as Faculty Athletics Representative in June 2021. Sombito also serves as an assistant professor in the School of Exercise & Sports Science.
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Sombito graduated from UMHB with a bachelor’s degree sociology and religion in 1996. He was a four-year tennis letter winner for the Cru. Sombito was team captain, the 1996 UMHB Tennis MVP and a first team all-conference selection. In 2002 he obtained a master’s of education in sports management from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Sombito previously held positions an admissions counselor and Residence Hall director for UMHB. He also has coached tennis at Morningside College and Southwestern University.
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Sombito is married to Katy Sombito and has two daughters, Lila and Laina.
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