USCAA Promotes Barbara Jean Bertges to CEO

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association has announced the promotion of Barbara Jean Bertges from chief operating officer to chief executive officer to the organization as it expands opportunities, enhances student-athlete experiences and strengthens its national footprint.

Bertjes has held the position of chief operating officer for the past four years and before that was the USCAA’s director of championships and development for two years. She has been instrumental in elevating the quality and consistency of the association’s championship programs and services.

“We are so incredibly proud to have BJ Bertges serving as the CEO of the USCAA,” said Jennifer Laney, president of the USCAA Board of Directors. “She brings a unique and deeply valuable perspective to this role. She has lived the experience of our member institutions, both as a coach and as an administrator, and she brings that insight into every decision she makes. Her leadership is grounded by putting both the student-athletes and our member institutions at the forefront of her decision making.”

Prior to joining the USCAA national office, Bertges served at Penn State Beaver where she held roles in both athletic administration and coaching. In her current role, that experience allows her to stay connected to the daily realities of student-athletes, coaches and campus leaders.

“The USCAA has been a constant throughout my career, even before joining the staff in the national office,” said Bertges. “I am honored to be promoted to CEO of the Association and I’m grateful for the trust placed in me by our Board of Directors and proud to continue working alongside such a dedicated team.”