BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Following a national search, Bowling Green State University has announced Derek van der Merwe as its director of athletics and recreation. Van der Merwe comes to BGSU from the University of Arizona, where he has served as the associate vice president and chief operations officer since 2018 for the Wildcat athletics department.
"We are thrilled to welcome Derek van der Merwe as the University's next director of athletics," BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers said. "Derek is a committed leader within the NCAA with significant Power Five Conference and athletics experience. He has a deep understanding of how to leverage the holistic role athletics has on a comprehensive institution.