Peach Belt Commissioner David Brunk will retire at the end of the academic year after 18 years leading the conference. Brunk: “I had a very clear idea as to what I thought the Peach Belt could become when I got here. There was a real opportunity to move the league into a place of national leadership and innovation while continuing the tradition of winning that has been in place since the conference was founded. I'm thankful that so many people believed in the changes I wanted to implement and helped me see those to fruition. The job is never really done, you are always searching and thinking of ways to enhance the experience for student-athletes and provide the best support and leadership for the member institutions. That will be something I miss, the opportunity to try something new and innovative that might never have been done in Division II before.” Deputy Commissioner Diana Kling will succeed Brunk as commissioner. (link)