Cheryl Wong Named Big West Associate Commissioner for Championships
Executive comes to league after more than a decade with Pac-12
Posted On: February 19, 2024 By :Cheryl Wong, who has been with the Pac-12 Conference for more than a decade, has been hired as associate commissioner for championships for the 11-institution Big West Conference.
Wong will spearhead the planning and execution of all Big West championship events and serve as the lead sport administrator for multiple sports as the league expands to 21 championships, adding men’s and women’s swimming and diving, baseball and softball.
Wong has spent the past 11 years as the Pac-12’s associate commissioner, sport management and championships. She served as the sport liaison for 12 Olympic sports, implemented two inaugural championships and transitioned five championships to upgraded venues. She also assisted in the launch of the Pac-12’s international basketball games.
“I’m thrilled to be joining The Big West,” Wong said. “As the landscape in intercollegiate athletics continues to change, I believe The Big West and its members are well-positioned to serve student-athletes at the highest level and I look forward to being a part of the process that elevates the Big West to greater success on the national stage.”
Wong has held a variety of positions in nearly 20 years in athletics, starting as an athletic trainer at UCLA and stops in marketing and corporate sponsorship. She has had stints with four professional teams in the NFL and NBA. Prior to joining the Pac-12, Wong oversaw the travel operations for the athletic department at the University of California, Berkeley. Wong has served as an executive board member for the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association since 2018 and is an active member of Women Leaders in College Sports.
“We are excited to welcome Cheryl to The Big West,” Commissioner Dan Butterly said. “Her track record of running successful championship events is unmatched. As we move into a new era with all Big West sports having a postseason championship, we will look to Cheryl’s leadership and our staff to continually enhance and improve the championship experience for student-athletes and fans alike.”
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