Rick Meyers served the GLVC as the Sports Information Director for 17 years from 1988 to 2006 and in the capacity proved a trailblazer and innovator in the field of sports information. Meyers spearheaded the promotional efforts for the GLVC, co-developed the initial GLVC web presence and developed a computerized statistical reporting system for all sports. In addition, he orchestrated a comprehensive Player of the Week Award for all GLVC sports and expanded the All-GLVC awards program in each sport. Meyers helped plan and implement the first eight GLVC basketball tournaments and served as media coordinator at each event. He also hosted the media coordination staff for six NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Elite Eights which were co-hosted by the GLVC and Bellarmine University. Meyers’ conference media guides earned several awards, including six “Best in the Nation” honors by the College Sports Information Directors of America. In addition to his contributions to the league as a whole, Meyers provided key leadership for the member institutions’ sports information directors and is responsible for helping to develop one of the most talented and cohesive groups in the nation. He served the league during his tenure in addition to fulfilling his duties at Northern Kentucky where he currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications.