WICHITA, Kan. — Rob Miller of the University of Saint Mary has been named the 2024-25 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year, the conference office announced Friday.

“I’m truly honored to be recognized as the KCAC Athletic Director of the Year," Miller stated. "This award is a reflection of the incredible work of our coaches, staff, and student-athletes who represent the University of Saint Mary with excellence every day. I’m proud to be part of a community that values both character and competition.”

Miller presided over what was a very successful year for the Spires. The Spires claimed seven conference titles, including:

• Men's Cross Country (12th Consecutive)
• Women's Cross Country (5th Consecutive)
• Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Champions
• Women's Indoor Track & Field Champions
• Men's Wrestling Champions
• Competitive Cheer Champions
• Competitive Dance Champions

Saint Mary finished fourth in the 2024-25 KCAC Commissioner's Cup Standings, marking the third consecutive year in which they have earned a top-four ranking. The institution also finished 19th in the NAIA Learfield Directors' Cup Standings, the best finish out of any KCAC school, and their best finish in the past three years.

The Spires also had seven teams named as the Team of Character for their sport:

• Women's Soccer
• Men's Swimming & Diving
• Women's Swimming & Diving
• Men's Bowling
• Women's Bowling
• Women's Flag Football
• Women's Outdoor Track & Field

"As USM’s Vice President of Athletics, Rob personifies the five core values of the NAIA's Champions of Character program," Sister Diane Steele, President of the University of Saint Mary, said of Miller. "Our teams routinely earn Five-Star Champions of Character honors, and Rob insists on and nurtures integrity and sportsmanship among student-athletes."

In addition to presiding over success on the playing field, Miller also serves on the KCAC Conduct in Competition Committee, the NAIA National Administrative Council, and the USM President's Administrative council and the USM Mission Council.
 

Previous KCAC Athletic Director of the Year Winners

2023-24: Miguel Paredes, Kansas Wesleyan University

2022-23: Shawn Summe, Avila University

2021-22: Arabie Conner, Ottawa University

2020-21: Tony Hoops, Bethel College

2019-20: Dr. Rob Ramseyer, Friends University

2018-19: Mike Hermann, Kansas Wesleyan University

2017-18: Arabie Conner, Ottawa University | Dane Pavlovich, Bethany College

2016-17: Rob Miller, University of Saint Mary

2015-16: Arabie Conner, Ottawa University

2014-15: Joe Zimmerman, Friends University

2013-14: Rusty Allen, Tabor College 

2012-13: No Nominees Submitted

2011-12: Rusty Allen, Tabor College

2010-11: Arabie Conner, Ottawa University

2009-10: Diane Flickner, Bethel College

2008-09: Joe Zimmerman, Friends University
 

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