| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1951 |
| Alma mater | Spokane Falls Community College, Boise State University |
| Playing career | |
| 1972–1973 | Spokane Falls CC |
| 1974–1975 | Boise State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1976–1981 | Fort Steilacoom CC |
| 1984–1986 | Utah (assistant) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1979–1984 | Fort Steilacoom CC |
| 1990–1994 | Mid-American Conference (commissioner) |
| 1994–2012 | Western Athletic Conference (commissioner) |
| 2012–2019 | Sun Belt Conference (commissioner) |
Karl David Benson (born December 1, 1951) was the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference where he served from 2012 until his retirement in June 2019.[1][2] Previously, Benson was the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference from 1990 to 1994 and the Western Athletic Conference from 1994 to 2012.[3][4]
Benson graduated from Boise State University after transferring from Spokane Falls Community College; he played baseball at both colleges.[5]