Gloria Nevarez is the current commissioner of the Mountain West Conference (MW). Nevarez assumed the position from retiring MW commissioner Craig Thompson on January 1, 2023. Before joining the MW, she had been the fourth full-time commissioner of the West Coast Conference (WCC). [1]

Gloria Nevarez, a 27-year veteran of intercollegiate athletics, is the second Commissioner in the history of the Mountain West Conference. She began her tenure on Jan. 1, 2023. Nevarez can count several accomplishments from her first year-plus at the helm of the Mountain West.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez Membership Realignment Update “A good deal of speculation has recently been offered by various media outlets regarding the current and future status of the Mountain West, and other collegiate athletic conferences. While I cannot and will not comment on other leagues, I can share some facts about the ...

In April 2018, Gloria Nevarez was selected to serve as the fourth full-time Commissioner in the 66-year history of the West Coast Conference. Nevarez is one of nine female conference commissioners currently serving in Division I Athletics and is the first Latin American to ascend to the commissioner's chair in Division I.

Oct 17, 2024 · LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was just more than a month ago when the Mountain West’s future was very much in doubt, and even though realignment seems to be never-ending, commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday she feels the conference is finally in a good place.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez released a statement Wednesday through the league's social media channels saying the remaining members of her league remain committed to its future. The MW lost five schools to the Pac-12 starting in the 2026-27 season and has rebuilt with five additions of its own. Rumors have percolated in recent ...

Feb 27, 2024 · Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez is the only person of Latin American descent to serve as an NCAA Division 1 commissioner.

Nov 11, 2022 · COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West hired Gloria Nevarez, who has been leading the West Coast Conference for the last five years, to be its next commissioner on Friday. Nevarez replaces longtime Commissioner Craig Thompson, who announced his retirement in September.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement Wednesday reiterating the conference's commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.

Gloria Nevarez is the current commissioner of the Mountain West Conference (MW). Nevarez assumed the position from retiring MW commissioner Craig Thompson on January 1, 2023. Before joining the MW, she had been the fourth full-time commissioner of the West Coast Conference (WCC).