Monthly lunch - September 8 2010

Larry Teis, Athletic Director, Texas State University

As Director of Athletics since 2004, Dr. Larry Teis has led Texas State's Athletics Department to three Southland Conference Commissioner's Cups, extended its current streak to nine straight SLC Women's All-Sports Trophies, and recorded several Southland Conference championships and SLC Tournament titles.

Teis was honored as the 2005-06 General Sports TURF Systems AD of the Year Division I-AA West Region Winner, presented by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. In 2007, he was honored by the All-American Football Foundation with the General Robert R. Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director Award.

Teis has served on several key Southland Conference committees, and is an active member of the local community, including serving on the board of directors of the San Marcos Convention and Visitors Bureau.

He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from TCU, a master's in sports administration from St. Thomas University of Miami, Fla., and a doctorate in health, physical education and recreation with an emphasis in sports administration from the University of New Mexico.

Teis resides in San Marcos with his wife, Jana, and two daughters, Taylor (16) and Shelby (12).