University of Nevada Las Vegas

Serving as Director of Athletics for 10 years, Rothermel steered UNLV to unprecedented success in the world of college sports. During his tenure, each of the 14 varsity programs reached NCAA post-season play and Rebel teams won 24 conference championships as well as the 1990 men's basketball team's national title. Currently a UNLV Associate Professor of Education Leadership, Rothermel also orchestrated the Runnin' Rebels' move from the Las Vegas Convention Center into the Thomas & Mack Center.