Simon Named New Tennis Director at MUSC

CHARLESTON -- Ben Simon has been named director of tennis programs at the Harper Wellness Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), replacing former director JoAnn Lee. Simon, a Toronto, Canada native, is a graduate of Lander College, where he helped the tennis team extend its winning streak of 12 total national championship titles from 1995-1996. Simon was named a two-time NCAA Division II All-American.

Simon joined MUSC's tennis pro staff as junior tennis development director in 2005 and helped coordinate the Ultimate Performance Tennis Academy for junior players. A USTA tennis pro for 14 years, Simon previously worked at Myrtle Beach's Wachesaw Plantation.

About MUSC

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, The Medical University of South Carolina is the oldest medical school in the South. Today, MUSC continues the tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and residents, and has nearly 11,000 employees, including 1,500 faculty members. As the largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $1.6 billion. MUSC operates a 750-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital and a leading Institute of Psychiatry. For more information on academic information or clinical services, visit www.musc.edu or www.muschealth.com.

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