Roger Shurtz has been named the new director of operations for Wichita State’s track and field and cross country teams. The Shockers’ last director of operations was Rob Garcia who was on staff for five years.
Shurtz was a part of the Shockers men’s track and field and cross country team from 1979-1982. He lettered all four years on the cross country team and was team co-captain in 1979. Shurtz was also a part of five Missouri Valley Conference runner-up cross country and track and field teams. He also placed in the Missouri Valley Championship top 25 for three-straight years.