Big East names Aresco commissioner
The Big East Conference named Michael Aresco commissioner, taking over his new role in September.
"The search to identify the new Commissioner of The Big East Conference was truly an international search," said Greg Williams, University of Cincinnati president and chair of the commissioner search committee. "We had many outstanding candidates, but we are fortunate to have Mike Aresco as our new Commissioner. His breadth of experience and depth of knowledge in intercollegiate athletics will continue to move the Big East forward on a successful path. The Big East has enjoyed a great history. Mike Aresco will help assure the conference of a vibrant future."
Aresco was named vice president of CBS Sports programming in August 1996 and promoted to senior vice president in 2000. Aresco was responsible for managing all college sports properties, contract negotiations and acquisitions related to the NCAA Tournament.
He negotiated exclusive rights for CBS Sports networks to broadcast the NCAA Tournament and his other achievements include the development of CBS Sports Network and addition of CBS Sports radio to be launched in January.
Aresco will replace interim commissioner Joe Bailey, who stepped into the role when John Marinatto resigned in May.
