February 8, 2010    |   
 
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Don Oberhelman - Interim Athletic Director

Don Oberhelman was hired in January of 2007 as a senior associate athletic director and chief operation officer for the San Diego State department of athletics.

Oberhelman came to San Diego State from Southern Mississippi, where he served in a variety of roles in a five-year stint, including as the senior associate athletic director. Among his many duties at Southern Mississippi, Oberhelman oversaw all services as they relate to the student-athlete, including the student-athlete enhancement program, life skills, strength and conditioning and sports medicine. In addition, he was in charge of compliance, student-athlete financial aid, the NCAA certification process and eligibility. He also served as the sport administrator for the men's basketball program.

Oberhelman came to SDSU with more than a decade of experience, having worked at institutions in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA.

Oberhelman began his professional career in athletics at Florida State, where he served as a compliance assistant from 1995 to 1998. He then served as the education coordinator at Texas A&M from 1998 to 2002, before departing for Southern Mississippi.

Oberhelman earned his bachelor's degree from Kansas State in 1993 and his master's degree from Florida State in 1996.