Clif Lusk has 40 years of journalism experience in newspapers and media affairs. He joined Troy University in 2005 in media affairs and photography. His newspaper experiences includes stints as publisher, general manager, editor and reporter at weekly, small daily and large daily newspapers. He has edited two regularly issued magazines. His public-sector services includes serving as an agency executive (public affairs and operations) at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and director of information for Mississippi’s statewide county government organization. He served as Gov. Kirk Fordice’s lead spokesman for emergencies and disasters, is a certified volunteer firefighter, and an Eagle Scout.