The SIAC is working on its third commissioner in seven months. Harry Stinson III has been named interim chief, replacing George Mategakis, who is resigning effectively Dec. 31 to become director of championships with the California Community College Athletic Association.

Stinson has worked for the SIAC since 2005 as communications and marketing director. Prior to his appointment, he served as the director of operations for the Georgia Games, an affiliate branch of the Amateur Athletic Union, and as a general manager of the World Boxing League.

The Executive Committee of the SIAC Council of Presidents held an emergency meeting Dec. 1 and named Stinson commissioner until a search committee recommends a permanent commissioner before the end of January.

The musical chairs started when Bill Lide was fired May 31 after an audit revealed financial irregularities in SIAC accounts. The investigation found mishandling of information and resources from the NCAA and failure to inform league membership of financial challenges facing the conference.

Mategakis took over on June 1 before giving way to Stinson, who will continue his media duties. Mategakis has filled several capacities over five years with the SIAC, including special assistant to the commissioner, director of championships, sports information liaison, and special events director.