RICHARDSON, Texas –– The American Southwest Conference Council of Presidents announced members of the 2012-13 Executive Committee at the group's annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on May 24.

Dr. Randy O’Rear, president of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, will serve as president of the ASC Executive Committee; Dr. Rod Mabry, president of The University of Texas at Tyler, as vice-president; and Dr. Lanny Hall, president of Hardin-Simmons University, as immediate past president.

The newly-announced conference officers begin their one-year terms today (June 1).

The American Southwest Conference, a member of NCAA Division III, will begin its 17th year of league competition in 2012-13. Fourteen colleges and university located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas hold membership in the athletic conference.

2012-13 American Southwest Conference Executive Committee
President: Dr. Randy O’Rear, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Vice President: Dr. Rod Mabry, The University of Texas at Tyler
Immediate Past President: Dr. Lanny Hall, Hardin-Simmons University