Fierke and Lord Appointed First and Second Vice President

5/28/2015 10:20:10 AM

The Empire 8 Athletic Conference is proud to announce it's new First and Second Vice Presidents. 

“First off, we would like to thank our outgoing Vice-President, Pat Thompson (Elmira College) for her years of service," said Chuck Mitrano, Commissioner of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference. "Pat has been an incredible asset to the conference. Her leadership and vision is greatly appreciated." 

Kim Fierke, the Director of Athletics at Hartwick College will begin her term as first Vice President, having served Empire 8 as the second Vice President for the last three academic years.

"There are great schools and great people who work in the Empire 8 and I am honored to serve," said Fierke. "I look forward to advancing the goals of the conference."

Houghton College Director of Athletics Harold 'Skip' Lord was elected as the new second Vice President by his peers.

"It is an honor to have the privilege of serving the wonderful administrators,  coaches and student-athletes that comprise the Empire 8," said Lord.  "This is an amazing group of high-quality institutions. We are proud to be part of it and look forward to great things ahead."

"Skip brings a great wealth and variety of experience to the Empire 8 as Second Vice-President," said Mitrano. "He has quickly become a highly respected leader within our conference and I look forward to working with him and Kim in this role."

“I look forward to the quality work our new leadership has to offer," said Mitrano. 

  
Professional Bio of Kim Fierke • Director of Athletics, Hartwick College
 
Professional Bio of Harold Lord • Director of Athletics, Houghton College


The full members of the Empire 8 – Alfred University, Elmira College, Hartwick College, Houghton College, Ithaca College, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College, Stevens Institute of Technology and Utica College are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and aspire to be regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership seeks to distinguish itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8.