Emendorfer named interim athletic director

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Mike Emendorfer will serve as the athletic director on an interim basis at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced. He will assume these duties in addition to his current responsibilities as head football coach.

He will begin the additional role on Jan. 9, 2016 following the retirement of current Athletic Director Mark Molesworth.

“Mike has great experience as a leader and will assure a smooth transition and allow our athletic programs to continue to thrive,” Chancellor Shields said. “He embraces the NCAA Division III philosophy of placing the highest priority on the educational experience of the student-athletes.”

Emendorfer joined UW-Platteville in 1999 and has built the Pioneer program into one of the top in the nation. The Pioneers finished 2015 8-2 and ranked 14th nationally in the d3football.com poll.

“I thank Chancellor Shields for believing in me and giving me the opportunity,” Emendorfer said. “I also thank Mark Molesworth for his leadership and guidance, I look to continue on what Mark has built for 19 years, focusing on the overall student-athlete experience as well as being competitive in the WIAC and NCAA.”

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Written by: Paul Erickson, UW-Platteville University Information and Communications, 608.342.1194, ericksop@uwplatt.edu