Bill Popp Takes Helm of Gulf South Conference | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Bill Popp is taking the reins as the new commissioner of the Gulf South Conference, starting August 3rd — making him the eighth leader since the league’s 1971 founding. With four years leading the Appalachian Athletic Conference and nearly two decades at Reinhardt University (where he expanded sports from 11 to 24 programs), Popp brings deep experience and a proven track record in student-athlete development. He’s praised for his collaborative style and commitment to holistic student success — a perfect match for the Gulf South’s values. The conference is also poised for growth, aiming for 11…