Commissioner Tim Pernetti
2025 American Conference Kickoff
Good morning, and welcome to The Queen City.
First, a thank you to our exceptional team at the American. Your relentless effort and creativity made being here in Charlotte possible.
Thank you to the great people at Charlotte Convention Center, the Marriott City Center, Visit Charlotte, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, and my great friend Danny Morrison at the Charlotte Sports Commission.
To our presidents, chancellors, athletic directors, senior women’s administrators, faculty athletics representatives—thank you for your leadership and tireless efforts to make the American great.