Nebraska Interim Athletic Director Tom Osborne announced today the return of Paul Meyers to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department as associate athletic director for development.

"We're glad to welcome Paul back to the athletic department," Osborne said. "I've talked to so many people who greatly appreciate Paul's energy, honesty and leadership. Over the years, he's built many positive relationships both inside and outside the department, and that will benefit all of us."

Meyers, a native Nebraskan, is a former All-America baseball player and assistant baseball coach at Nebraska. He joined the athletic department as a development officer in 1994. In 1999, he was named senior development officer and interim director of development. He will return to athletics on Nov. 5.

"When Coach Osborne asked me to come back to the department, I was truly humbled," said

Meyers, who resigned his position as associate athletic director for major gifts on Oct. 15. "I love working for the Nebraska Athletic Department and I'm excited to return."

Meyers lives in Omaha with his wife, Laurie; daughter, Lauren; and son, Jake.