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.

Mar 21, 2025 · Nevarez took over as the second MW commissioner on Jan. 1, 2023. She is one of three female conference commissioners at the FBS level, joining Judy MacLeod of Conference USA and Teresa Gould of the Pac-12.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mar 7, 2025 · Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez has been busy the last six months with her league's membership shifting dramatically during that period. Leaving are San Diego State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and Utah State.

Mar 15, 2025 · Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez is in the midst of one of the most demanding stretches of her career, and her legal background is coming in handy. Introduced as a 27-year veteran of...