Overview
- Lombardi’s retirement takes effect Dec. 31 after leading the association since 2012 and serving on staff since 1988.
- CBS Pittsburgh reports that COO Mark Byers will take over the top role following Lombardi’s departure.
- During his tenure the PIAA expanded several sports from four to six classifications, increasing postseason opportunities for teams and athletes.
- He advanced program access with new offerings such as competitive spirit, girls flag football and girls wrestling, along with Unified Special Olympics events and para-sport standards.
- Lombardi guided the PIAA through the COVID-19 shutdowns and return-to-play protocols, and the board publicly praised his leadership in announcing his retirement.