Erin Gerlich became the sixth Executive Director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union in May of 2024. Gerlich served as associate director and sport administrator at the IGHSAU prior to assuming her Executive Director duties. She has served as the head of emerging sports and new projects, acted as a liaison for all sports medicine coordination and initiatives, and served as the sport administrator for wrestling and tennis. She has also led the IGHSAU Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Gerlich is credited for her instrumental role in introducing girls wrestling to the state of Iowa. Her dedication and achievements were recognized in 2023 when she was honored with the Charlotte Bailey Award from the Iowa Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association, as well as the AAU Wrestling Women’s Empowerment Award. She was also the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association President from 2022-2023, being the first female to ever hold this position for the organization. Gerlich holds a master’s degree in health promotion from Oklahoma State University and previously served as the middle school and high school activities director in the Panorama Community School District. Erin and her daughter Avery reside at Lake Panorama.
DEPARTMENTS:
Board of Directors, Wrestling, Emerging Sports, Special Projects, Community Outreach, Mentoring Programs
