Glenn Shenker Interim Director of Athletics

Glenn Shenker, who has been with Cal Poly Pomona for 23 years, became the interim Director of Athletics on July 15 and will lead the Broncos through what figures to be an exciting – and busy – time. Cal Poly Pomona will serve as the host for the 2003 NCAA Division II West Region Cross Country Championships and the 2004 NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships.

A veteran of 23 years at Cal Poly Pomona, including 19 in Athletics, Shenker will bring his experience and dedication to one of the top Division II programs in the country. Shenker continues the tradition of strong leadership in the department, which looks to build upon its many years of success. Cal Poly Pomona has won 13 national championships, including back-to-back women’s basketball titles in 2001 and 2002. The Broncos captured the regional championship in men’s basketball, a CCAA title in women’s tennis and earned 37 All-CCAA honors in 2002-03. That total is the most for the Broncos since the CCAA expanded in 1998.

Shenker returned to Athletics in 2002 as the Associate Athletic Director. In that role, he had direct supervision of academic support services for student-athletes, the athletic training program and two sports management interns. He was also responsible for overseeing all marketing and promotion efforts and sports camps and worked closely on budgeting issues, fund-raising projects and special events.

Before returning to Athletics, Shenker worked in the Office of the Vice-President of Student Affairs, where he chaired BroncoFest, the University’s Open House and Spring Festival.

Shenker began his career in Athletics in 1980 as an event management intern. One year later, he became a full-time administrative assistant. In 1990, he was promoted to Director of Development for the athletic department, a position he held for eight years before moving on to Student Affairs.

In his tenure at Cal Poly Pomona, Shenker has worked effectively in developing relationships and collarborations between academic and non-academic units as well as developing community relations. He also has an excellent understanding of the university structure and looks forward to using his knowledge and experience to lead the Bronco Athletic program.

Shenker received his Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Administration from St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla. He later earned his Master’s of Science in kinesiology and health promotion from Cal Poly Pomona.