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Jerry Hartman, ‘82 served as head wrestling coach during Campbell's transition from NAIA to NCAA Division I.  Hartman transferred to Campbell from the University of Central Florida in 1979, then competed for two seasons.  As a senior in 1981, Hartman took over head coaching duties and went on to lead the Camels to an 80-39 dual match record in his career, including a school-record 18 wins in 1982-83.  He guided the Camels to the 1984 NAIA District 26 title and was named Coach of the Year.  As the program transitioned into the NCAA Division I level, Hartman recruited and developed Campbell’s first-ever NCAA national tournament qualifier Anthony Cox.  After reaching the national tournament for the first time in 1987, Cox finished ninth in the 1988 championship, missing All-America status by one place.  A two-time Mid-South Wrestling Championships Coach of the Year, Hartman stepped down from his position in 1988 and later started the Central Carolina Wrestling Club to help develop young wrestlers.  Hartman is Owner and CEO of H&H Products, Inc., and resides in Fuquay-Varina with his wife Becky.  The Hartman’s have three grown children, Joy, Hope and Justin, and three grandchildren.