NEW ORLEANS -- Sun Belt Conference commissioner Karl Benson will step away from his post when his contract expires at the end of June 2019, it was announced Thursday.
Benson has led the conference since 2012 and will be 67 years old when his contract expires.
The move comes at a time of relative stability. The Sun Belt was in flux when he took over during widespread conference realignment.
Benson, who also has served as commissioner of the WAC and MAC during his career, has overseen additions of Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Texas State to the Sun Belt.
He also administered the formation of two five-team divisions for football and the Sun Belt's inaugural conference title game, to be played this year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.