Karl Benson

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. Previously, Benson was the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference from 1990 to 1994 and the Western Athletic Conference from 1994 to 2012.

Benson graduated from Boise State University after transferring from Spokane Falls Community College; he played baseball at both colleges.