Karl David Benson (born December 1, 1951) was the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference where he served from 2012 until his retirement in June 2019.[1][2] Previously, Benson was the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference from 1990 to 1994 and the Western Athletic Conference from 1994 to 2012.[3][4]

Karl Benson
Biographical details
Born (1951-12-01) December 1, 1951 (age 72)
Alma materSpokane Falls Community College, Boise State University
Playing career
1972–1973Spokane Falls CC
1974–1975Boise State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1976–1981Fort Steilacoom CC
1984–1986Utah (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1979–1984Fort Steilacoom CC
1990–1994Mid-American Conference (commissioner)
1994–2012Western Athletic Conference (commissioner)
2012–2019Sun Belt Conference (commissioner)

Benson graduated from Boise State University after transferring from Spokane Falls Community College; he played baseball at both colleges.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Karl Benson - Staff Directory". sunbeltsports.org. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Buckley, Tim. "Sun Belt names new commissioner Keith Gill to replace Karl Benson". The Advertiser. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Karl Benson - General". National Football Foundation. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson to retire in June after seven-year run". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Athletes". scc.spokane.edu. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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