DALLAS, Texas – The American Southwest Conference (ASC) Council of Presidents is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Schuemann as Commissioner, effective September 1.
 
Schuemann will succeed David Flores, who has served the ASC with distinction since 2023. “We are grateful to David for bringing stability to our conference and for his unwavering commitment to our member schools,” said Randy O’Rear, chair of the ASC Council of Presidents. Flores announced that his resignation will be effective in late September, in order to provide a period of transitional support.
 
Schuemann brings more than 26 years of experience in collegiate athletics to the ASC. She currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a role she has held since July 2021. Prior to that, she spent four years as Deputy Commissioner of the Heartland Conference.
 
Her extensive career also includes leadership roles as Director of Athletics at Fresno Pacific University and Assistant Director of Academic and Membership Affairs at the NCAA. Schuemann began her career at her alma mater, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she held several roles, including Academic Advisor, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, and Senior Woman Administrator.
 
“Our Council of Presidents could not be more thrilled that Leslie has agreed to serve as our next Commissioner,” said O’Rear. “She is a proven leader, strong communicator, and is deeply committed to the student-athlete experience. Leslie’s rich background, athletic acumen, and strategic vision make her the perfect choice to lead the ASC to a bright future.”
 
“Thank you to President O’Rear and the Council of Presidents for the opportunity to serve as the Commissioner of the American Southwest Conference,” said Schuemann. “The ASC is a strong, competitive conference with a proud history of success. I look forward to working with the Council of Presidents, Directors of Athletics, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Senior Woman Administrators, and coaches to build upon that legacy, enhance the student-athlete experience, and further elevate the conference on a regional and national level.”
 
Schuemann holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she also earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Human Relations.