June 20, 2013
San José State University's Gene Bleymaier is one of 10 Division I athletics directors to accept a position on NCAA President Mark Emmert's newly-formed advisory council.
The 10 athletics directors represent a geographic and competitive cross section of Division I athletics.
"My colleagues and I look forward to working with President Emmert on topics that specifically affect NCAA Division I athletics," says Bleymaier. "I am pleased to serve on this advisory council."
Bleymaier is in his second year as the Spartans' director of athletics. His length of service as a NCAA Division I director of athletics is unsurpassed by his colleagues on President Emmert's new advisory council. Overall, he is embarking on his 32nd year as an athletics director at the NCAA Division I level.
NCAA President's Advisory Council of Division I Athletics Directors
| Kevin Anderson | University of Maryland (ex-officio) |
| Mitch Barnhart | University of Kentucky |
| Gene Bleymaier | San José State University |
| Greg Byrne | University of Arizona |
| John Currie | Kansas State University |
| Dave Heeke | Central Michigan University |
| Warde Manuel | University of Connecticut |
| Dan Radakovich | Clemson University |
| Gene Smith | Ohio State University |
| Peter Fields | Montana State University |
| Peg Bradley-Doppes | Denver University |