KSHSAA Executive Director Gary Musselman announces retirement in July 2018

Gary Musselman, the executive director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, revealed on Tuesday his plans to retire in July 2018.

“I have been carefully considering my retirement decision like everyone must at some point,” Musselman said in a KSHSAA release. “A significant part of that deliberation is based on what is in the best interests of the KSHSAA and its’ member schools. Stepping down at the end of next school year gives our Executive Board time to take the steps they need to identify an Executive Director-Elect. I am committed to working with my successor to ensure a successful transition.

“It has been a privilege to serve the students and schools of Kansas.”

Musselman joined the KSHSAA as an assistant executive director in 1988 before eventually becoming the executive director starting in 1996. He is the sixth executive director in the history of the KSHSAA, joining E.A. Thomas, Carl Kopelk, Brice Durbin, Nelson Hartman, and Kaye Pearce.

He also currently serves as a board of director member and president of the National Federation of State High School Associations, which includes all 51 state high school associations.

“The KSHSAA is viewed nationally as an outstanding state association and Mr. Musselman deserves credit for maintaining and advancing the quality of programs, services and stature of the Association, said KSHSAA President, Juan Perez, Principal of Kepley Middle School in Ulysses. “Gary has guided the KSHSAA through many challenging issues during his tenure with integrity, professionalism and humility while working to implement positive changes in our athletic and activity programs. We are sad to see his tenure come to an end, but he will always be an important part of the legacy of the KSHSAA and the KSHSAA family.”

The KSHSAA executive board said they are in the process of determining the timeline for announcing Musselman’s successor.