In this episode, Chuck Yrigoyen discusses his experiences within the Ivy League and how those compare with the world of NCAA Division III. He also talks about the current state of small college athletics and his philosophy of being a “catalyst leader.” Chuck Yrigoyen (pronounced YOUR-again) assumed his duties as the second full-time Commissioner of […]
PoA084 | Keri Luchowski, North Coast Athletic Conference
In this episode, Keri Luchowski (pronounced lu HUFF ski) discusses her 18-year career with the NCAC and how conference operations at the Division III level have evolved over the past two decades. She also discusses women in leadership and advice for up-and-comers. In December 2011, Keri Alexander Luchowski fully stepped into the role of executive director […]
PoA081 | Linda Bruno, Skyline Conference
In this episode, Linda Bruno shares her insights related to the contrasting worlds of NCAA DIvision I and Division III and her current challenges and opportunities running a Division III conference. She also talks about her development as a leader and lessons she has learned over her career. Linda Bruno became commissioner of the Skyline […]
PoA070 | Bob Dranoff, East Coast Conference
Dr. Robert J. Dranoff, was named the fifth Commissioner of the East Coast Conference (ECC) April 30, 2008 and commenced duties June 15, 2008. In this episode, Dranoff talks about his transition from Athletics Director to Conference Commissioner, the evolution of NCAA Division 2, leadership and career advice for up-and-comers. Dranoff has been involved in college […]
PoA062 | Brad Bankston, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Brad Bankston became Commissioner of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) in 1997. Celebrating its 37th year of operations, the ODAC is one of the nation’s largest Division III conferences. The 17-member ODAC, including three associate members, stands as the second-largest multi-sport NCAA Division III conference in the country. The league was formed on May 18, 1975 […]
PoA058 | Rob Cashell, Cascade Collegiate Conference
Rob Cashell, was named the commissioner of the Cascade Collegiate Conference in April 2012 after a national search and serving as interim commissioner since January of 2012. As the Chief Administrative Officer for the 11 full member and four associate member conference, Cashell oversees all facets of the day-to-day operations including scheduling, marketing, rules and […]