Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Fred Cantler - Athletic Administration - (1978-2012)
Devoted over 33 years of his career in athletics administration to Western Carolina, beginning his career as WCU's first full-time Athletic Trainer and concluding as a senior associate athletics director. He served as the department's NCAA Compliance Officer for over 16 years and twice filled the role as the interim director of athletics. He was a driving force behind the addition of the women's soccer program from scratch in 1999. After retiring in 2011, he received the 2012 Southern Conference Distinguished Service Award.
