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]

Jon Steinbrecher
Current position
TitleCommissioner
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Biographical details
Alma materValparaiso University, Ohio University, Indiana University Bloomington
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1994–2003Mid-Continent Conference (commissioner)
2003–2009Ohio Valley Conference (commissioner)
2009–presentMid-American Conference (commissioner)

Personal life

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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

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  1. ^ Watson, Graham (March 16, 2009). "Steinbrecher named new MAC commish". ESPN. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Staff Directory: Dr. Jon Steinbrecher". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher appointed Mid-American Conference commissioner". Northern Illinois University. March 16, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
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