Nov. 5, 1993: Cedric Dempsey of the University of Arizona is selected to succeed Richard Schultz as executive director (the title was changed to “president” after the 1997 restructuring). November 5, 1993 51
Oct. 1, 1987: Richard Schultz succeeds Walter Byers as NCAA executive director. Byers served in the position for 36 years. October 1, 1987 45
