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Ellen Moore New PCSC Commissioner PORTLAND, Ore. -

The PCSC Mountain Division consists of six schools located in states around California . Portland State is part of the original PCSC. Idaho State, Northern Colorado, Seattle Uni– versity, Utah University, and Weber State Uni– versity combine to make the new Mountain Division as part of the PCSC expansion.

ing me to combine my conference administration experience with my softball background in order to be an advocate on behalf of our member– ship and student-athletes;' Moore said. "The West is undeniably the hot bed of college softball and I am confident the PCSC can be an impact player'.' Prior to joining the WCC, Moore was the Programs and Project Coordina– tor at San Jose State from August 2005-October 2006. She helped in the redesign and launch of the athletic department's new web site and served as the tournament manager for the 2007 NCAA Men's Basketball West Regional. Moore graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech in May 2001. As the former Ellen Styer, she was a four-year letter winner for the Yellow Jacket softball team from 1998-2001. In 2001, she served as team captain and earned Academic All-Atlantic Coast Confer– ence Honor Roll honors in 2001. Moore also still holds the school single-season record for fielding assists with 153 in 1999, while playing second base and shortstop. Cal State Bakersfield, Idaho State, Northern Colorado, Seattle, Utah Val– ley and Weber State will play its first season in the PCSC in 2010.

Ellen Moore has been named the

new commissioner of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference, PCSC President Mark Orr announced Monday. Moore becomes the PCSC's second commis– sioner, replacing Wendy Guthrie, who served in the post since the confer– ence started play in 2003. "We are extremely pleased to an– nounce the hiring of Ellen as the new commissioner of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference;' said Orr, who is also the Director of Athletics at Saint Mary's. "Ellen has gained significant experience in conference admin– istration, and was an outstanding student-athlete in the sport of softball at Georgia Tech'.' In her previous position as the Direc– tor of Championships at the wee, she coordinates five annual wee Championships, including the men's and women's basketball tourna– ments. Moore comes to the PCSC as the conference is set to expand to a two-division, 12-team format for the 2010 season. The PCSC will hold its' first-ever PCSC Championship Series next spring to determine its' automatic NCAA bid. "I'm excited to pursue this unique opportunity with the PCSC, allow-

GENERAL INFORMATION School: Idaho State University Location: Pocatello, ID Founded: 1901 Enrollment: 13,949 President/Chancellor: Dr. Arthur C. Vailas School Colors: Orange and Black

SOFTBALL

Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Andrea Wilson (Oklahoma, 2002) Record at School (Years): 20-21 (One year) Career Record (Years): 20-21 (One year) Assistant Coach (Alma Mater): Shelly Prochaska Softball Administrator: Frank Mercogliano

GENERAL INFORMATION School: Northern Colorado Location: Greeley, Colo. Founded: 1889 Enrollment: 12,148 President/ Chancellor: Kay Norton School colors: Blue and gold

SOFTBALL

Head coach (alma mater, year): Jen Schunke (Arkansas, 2000) Record at school (years): 45-108 (three years) Career record (years): 45-108 (three years) Assistant coach (alma mater): Cristin Green (Northern Colorado, 2004) Softball administrator: Sherri Frye

GENERAL INFORMATION School: Utah Valley University Location: Orem, Utah Founded: 1941 Enrollment: 27,000 President: Dr. Matthew S. Holland School Colors: Green, White & Gold

GENERAL INFORMATION School: Portland State University Location: Portland, Oregon Founded: 1946 (4-year in 1955) Enrollment: 27,000 President/ Chancellor: Dr. Wim Wiewel School Colors: Green, White and Silver

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Todd Fairbourne (BYU 1994, Utah State, 2003) Record at School (Years): 326-256-1 (11 years) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coach (Alma Mater): Rachel Hartgrove (Utah Valley University, 2006) Softball Administrator: Dr. D.J. Smith WEBERSTA'Il l&1J • SOFTBALL GENERAL INFORMATION School: Weber State University Location: Ogden, UT Founded: 1889 (Four-year 1962) Enrollment: 21,000 President/Chancellor: Dr. F. Ann Millner School Colors: Purple and White Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Tina Johnson (Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, '90) Record at School (Years): First Season Career Record (Years): First Season at Div. I Assistant Coach (Alma Mater): Sara Mason (San Diego, '06) Softball Admin istrator: Jerry Bovee

Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Tobin Echo-Hawk (Nebraska, 1996) Record at School (Years): 29-26 (1) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coach (Alma Mater): Kellyn Tate (Michigan, 1998) Softball Administrator: Barbara Dearing

GENERAL INFORMATION School: Seattle University Location: Seattle, Wash. Founded: 1891 Enrollment: 7,529 President/Chancellor: Fr. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J. School Colors: Red and White

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY REDHAWKS SOFTBALL

Head Coach (Alma Mater, Year): Dan Powers (Pacific Lutheran Univ. '94) Record at School (Years): 185-11 1 (7 years) Career Record (Years): Same Assistant Coach (Alma Mater): Sean Praven (Eastern Washington '94) Soft ball Administ rator: Erin Engelhardt