Jon Steinbrecher
Jon A. Steinbrecher is the current commissioner of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I collegiate athletic conference. He has held the position since 2009. He was previously the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference.[1]
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Commissioner |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Biographical details | |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University, Ohio University, Indiana University Bloomington |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1994–2003 | Mid-Continent Conference (commissioner) |
| 2003–2009 | Ohio Valley Conference (commissioner) |
| 2009–present | Mid-American Conference (commissioner) |
Personal life
Steinbrecher is a 1983 graduate of Valparaiso University, where he played both football and tennis[2] and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and journalism. In 2006, he was bestowed an Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater and in 2014 was inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame. Steinbrecher graduated with a master's degree in sports administration from Ohio University in 1984,[3] and he was awarded the doctorate of physical education in sports administration from Indiana University Bloomington in 1989.
References
- Watson, Graham (March 16, 2009). "Steinbrecher named new MAC commish". ESPN. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- "Staff Directory: Dr. Jon Steinbrecher". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- "Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher appointed Mid-American Conference commissioner". Northern Illinois University. March 16, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2014.