ELMHURST, IL, June 21, 2023 — IC Catholic Prep President Bob Cronin announced today that Rick Bertenshaw has been named the new Athletic Director of ICCP.
Bertenshaw brings an extensive background with him to ICCP. He has over 8 years of sports management experience and 3 years of experience as an Assistant Director of Athletics. Rick will join ICCP this July, as he recently held a position at Benedictine University in Lisle. At Benedictine, Rick was responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Sports Complex, for all gameday management, including planning, staffing, security, and coordination of volunteers; monitoring all athletic facilities and associated equipment; creating practice schedules for all 17 sports programs; coordinating with the NCAA Compliance Officer in the Department of Athletics to ensure compliance with the NCAA and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference; and among several other key responsibilities he held at the University. Before his career at Benedictine University as the Assistant Director of Athletics, Rick was a Manager at Total Hockey for several years and also worked for the Downers Grove Park District as a Gym Coordinator/Building Supervisor for a couple of years.
"Our entire IC Catholic Prep family is so excited to have Rick join us. His background, experience, enthusiasm, and vision in our programs will help create opportunities to excel in the Chicago Catholic League and Girls Catholic Athletic Conference. Our coaches and student athletes are in great hands." stated Bob Cronin, President.
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Rick Bertenshaw received his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University with a major in Kinesiology and Sport Studies and a minor in Business Administration. Rick also holds a Master of Science in Sports Management degree from Texas A&M University. Rick currently lives in a neighboring town, Downers Grove, where he is raising his two daughters, Evangeline and Luella, with his wife, Jackie Bertenshaw.
"I am honored that a community and administrative team as passionate about IC Catholic Prep have selected me to be the Athletic Director. I look forward to continuing to build on ICCP's incredible athletic tradition while doing my part to strengthen the IC community. Go Knights!" mentioned Bertenshaw.
