Katie Gilhooly Promoted to Associate Commissioner

6.25.26

INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Gilhooly to Associate Commissioner, recognizing her outstanding leadership, dedication to member institutions and continued contributions to the conference's growth and success.

Since joining the Great Midwest staff, Gilhooly has played a vital role in advancing the conference's mission while enhancing the experience of student-athletes, coaches, administrators and member institutions. Her work has spanned numerous areas of conference operations, including championships administration, digital network initiatives, communications and social media strategy, and student-athlete engagement. Most notably, Gilhooly successfully led the conference's transition to FloSports, overseeing the implementation of the league's new digital streaming partnership and helping position the Great Midwest for enhanced exposure and content distribution across all championship and regular-season sports.

"Katie has been an invaluable member of our leadership team and has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, innovation and commitment to our membership," said Great Midwest Commissioner Tom Daeger. "Throughout her tenure with the Great Midwest, Katie has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving our institutions and student-athletes. She has been a trusted leader, a valued colleague and an integral part of our conference's progress. This promotion is both well-deserved and a testament to the lasting impact she continues to make across the G-MAC."

As Associate Commissioner, Gilhooly will continue to oversee key conference initiatives while assuming expanded leadership responsibilities in support of the league's strategic priorities and long-term vision. She will play a critical role in advancing conference operations, supporting member institutions and enhancing the overall student-athlete experience throughout the Great Midwest.

Gilhooly's promotion reflects the conference's ongoing commitment to strong leadership and service as the Great Midwest continues to provide exceptional opportunities for student-athletes across the region.

About the Great Midwest Athletic Conference

The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) is a NCAA Division II athletic conference with current and future full member institutions located in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Established in 2011, the conference consists of private, non-profit member institutions and sponsors 26 conference championship sport offerings. Current and future full member institutions include Ashland University (OH), Cedarville University (OH), University of Findlay (OH), Hillsdale College (MI), University of Indianapolis (IN), Kentucky Wesleyan College (KY), Lake Erie College (OH), Malone University (OH), Northwood University (MI), Ohio Dominican University (OH), Thomas More (KY), Tiffin University (OH), Ursuline College (OH), and Walsh University (OH). To learn more about the Great Midwest and its members visit greatmidwestsports.com