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Salt Lake Community College Names New Athletic Director

 



Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is pleased to announce Gary Verón as its new Athletic Director, effective June 2, 2025. Verón brings over a decade of distinguished experience in collegiate athletics administration to SLCC, including leadership roles at Brigham Young University, the University of Wyoming, and BYU-Hawaii.

“I'm honored to lead in this new role and am excited to build on SLCC's remarkable foundation. Our coaches and student-athletes rank among the best in the country—not just in junior college athletics, but at any competitive level,” said Verón. “This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime."

As SLCC's Athletic Director, Verón will leverage his extensive background in NCAA compliance, student-athlete development, and administrative leadership to advance the College's athletic programs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gary to lead our outstanding Athletics program. In addition to his years of collegiate athletics experience, he brings tremendous vision and innovation to the community college,” said Brett Perozzi, SLCC’s Vice President for Student Affairs.

Since June 2021, Verón has served as a senior administrator at BYU, where he spearheaded the university's innovative Built4Life program and name, image, and likeness (NIL) initiatives. Under his guidance, Built4Life has become a model for holistic student-athlete development, preparing athletes for successful careers beyond sports while helping them maximize their personal brand opportunities.

Prior to this role, Verón worked as Director of NCAA Compliance at BYU from 2017 to 2021, collaborating closely with the football program under Coach Kalani Sitake. His compliance expertise was previously employed at Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, where he served as Chief Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator.

His athletic administration career began at BYU-Hawaii, where he was Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Internal Operations from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he helped strengthen the university's reputation as a Division II powerhouse.

Verón holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from BYU, along with both a Master of Public Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and his comprehensive understanding of administrative and legal aspects of collegiate athletics.

As a first-generation college graduate, Verón brings a valuable perspective on educational opportunity to SLCC. He currently resides in Provo with his wife Ciara and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys family activities, sports, church involvement, and travel. 

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