Background
Waters, Wright was born on June 22, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
Waters, Wright was born on June 22, 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Livingston University, 1974. Masters degree in secondary education, Livingston University, 1975.
Head trainer, student assistant football coach, Livingston U., 1972-1974; teacher, football coach, Vincent (Alabama) H.S., 1976; assistant trainer, equipment manager, University of Southern Mississippi, 1975; administrative assistant, academic director, University of Southern Mississippi, 1976-1979; assistant athletic director, U. Florida, 1979-1983; associate athletic director, U. Southwestern Louisiana, 1983-1984; associate athletic director, interim athletic director, Tulane University, 1984-1988; assistant commissioner, Southern Conference, 1989-1991; commissioner, Southern Conference, since 1991. Chairman football issues committee National Collegiate Athletic Association 1-Associate of Arts.
Member National Association College Directors Athletics (executive committee), Collegiate Commissioners' Association (executive vice president).
Married Sara Anderson. 1 child, Ashley.