Mitrano Appointed USILA President
The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced Friday the appointment of Chuck Mitrano as its new president.
Mitrano, the Commissioner of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, has served on the board for the previous two years. He replaces Tom Calder, the Director of Athletics at Johns Hopkins University, who completed a three-year term as the organization’s president.
"It is an honor to serve in this capacity for such a prestigious and respected organization,” stated Mitrano. “I look forward to working with the board, membership and other key stakeholders to continue to enhance and honor the great game of college lacrosse and the value of USILA."
Mitrano becomes the second Commissioner to hold the presidential position. Richard Wanninger, Associate Executive Director for External Relations at the Patriot League, served as President from 2008-2012. Last year the USILA constitution was changed to allow Commissioners from each division to serve on the board.
Mitrano has been an active member of the Division III Commissioners Association (DIIICA) since becoming Empire 8 Commissioner in 2001, and served as President from Jan 2011-2013. In Jan. 2014, he was presented the DIIICA 13th Annual Meritorious Service Award. given annually to an individual who, over time, has made significant and substantial contributions to Division III athletics consistent with the purposes of the Division III Commissioners Association.
The USILA is an organization comprised of member colleges and universities which sponsor intercollegiate lacrosse for men. The USILA is entrusted to enhance and develop intercollegiate lacrosse by providing leadership, management, and services to its membership so that student-athletes, coaches, and other constituent groups will realize the maximum benefit from the sport of lacrosse. The organization oversees the officiating program for NCAA Division I, II and III men's lacrosse, as well as the operation of the North/South All-Star game, All-America and Academic All-America recognition programs and the weekly coaches' poll.
Mitrano is a 1995 graduate of St. John Fisher College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism. He received his master’s degree in physical education from The College at Brockport in 1999. Mitrano resides in Hilton, NY with his wife Colleen and three sons.