Weber State University's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dutch Belnap, announced Thursday he is retiring from that position on Friday, Oct. 31, and that John Johnson, senior associate athletic director, will take over as the athletic director on Nov. 1. Belnap leaves the position after serving in that capacity since May 1, 1995.
"I have enjoyed the opportunity and challenge of serving as the athletic director at Weber State," said Belnap. "John Johnson has been aboard for the last few months and is ready to take over and take the program to the next level."Dr. Allen F. Simkins, vice president for administrative services who oversees the Athletic Department, said Belnap will be remembered for his long hours of work and dedication in enhancing the athletic department's physical facilities.
"The work Dutch has done will be in place and recognized for a long time," said Simkins.
Johnson was hired last January under the guidelines that he would take over upon Belnap's departure.