RICHARDSON, Texas –– The American Southwest Conference Council of Presidents announced members of the 2009-10 Executive Council at the group's annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday (May 28). Dr. Joe Aguillard, president of Louisiana College, will serve as president, Ann M. Svennungsen, president of Texas Lutheran University, as vice-president; and Dr. Tom Cedel, president of Concordia University Texas, as past president. 

The newly-announced conference officers begin their one-year terms on June 1. 

The American Southwest Conference, a member of NCAA Division III, will begin its 14th year of league competition in 2009-10. Fifteen colleges and university located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas hold membership in the athletic conference.

2009-10 American Southwest Conference Executive Committee
President: Dr. Joe Aguillard, Louisiana College
Vice President: Ann M. Svennungsen, Texas Lutheran University
Past President: Dr. Tom Cedel, Concordia University Texas