Housel began serving as Auburn University Athletic Director on April 1, 1994. He was born in York, Ala., and graduated from Auburn University in 1969 with a BS in journalism. He worked as news director for the Huntsville News, 1969-70, but returned to Auburn where he worked as an administrative assistant in the ticket office, and a professor of journalism and advisor to the Plainsman (1972-80). He became Assistant Sports Information Director in 1980 and served as Sports Information Director, 1981-1994.
From the description of Papers, 1915-1993. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 38929648