IVHF Executive Director George Mulry Appointed to FIVB Heritage and Legacy Commission

Holyoke, Mass., – The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) is proud to announce that Executive Director George Mulry has been appointed as a member of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Heritage and Legacy Commission. The appointment was approved by the FIVB Board of Administration on December 5, 2025.

Mulry, who has served as the Executive Director of the IVHF since 2011, brings a wealth of experience in preserving and celebrating the history of volleyball. His appointment will reserve a spot to contribute his expertise to the FIVB's new commission, which aims to honor the sport's past while building its future.

“It is an honor to be appointed to the FIVB Heritage and Legacy Commission,” said Mulry. “Volleyball has a powerful global story, and preserving that history is essential to inspiring future generations. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame exists to protect and share that legacy, and I look forward to contributing to the FIVB’s vision of celebrating the sport’s past while helping guide its future.”

At the annual IVHF induction ceremony in Holyoke in October 2025, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and the IVHF, led by Mulry and President Steve Bishop, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in honoring and promoting volleyball legends, recognizing outstanding contributors to the sport, and preserving the global history of volleyball. The partnership enhances collaboration between the FIVB and IVHF, with the IVHF recognised as the sole International Hall of Fame within the global volleyball community. The two organizations will also explore opportunities for events and initiatives celebrating volleyball’s history to promote the sport and grow the Global Volleyball Movement.

FIVB Heritage & Legacy Commission

• Mr. Joop Alberda (NED) President
• Ms. Kerri Pottharst (AUS) Secretary
• Ms. Cecilia Tait Villacorta (PER) Member
• Mr. Glenn Hoag (CAN) Member
• Ms. Kim Yeon-Koung (KOR) Member
• Mr. Lubomir Ganev (BUL) Member
• Mr. Marv Dunphy (USA) Member
• Mr. Maxim Mikhaylov (RUS) Member
• Ms. Nootsara Tomkom (THA) Member
• Mr. Piero Rebaudengo (ITA) Member
• Ms. Sarina Koga (JPN) Member
• Ms. Victoire Pauline Ngon Ntame Epse Fotso (CMR) Member
• Ms. Xue Chen (CHN) Member
• Mr. George Mulry (USA) Member

“George’s appointment is a tremendous recognition of his leadership and the important role the International Volleyball Hall of Fame plays within the global volleyball community,” said Steve Bishop, President of the IVHF. “His commitment to honoring the game’s history and building meaningful international partnerships has strengthened the Hall’s standing worldwide, and this role with the FIVB is a natural extension of that work.”

The Heritage and Legacy Commission is one of the FIVB’s strategic initiatives to connect the global volleyball community with the sport's rich history. Mulry's role will be to ensure that the heritage of volleyball is documented, celebrated, and leveraged to inspire the next generation of players and fans.

About the International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF)

The International Volleyball Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of volleyball and recognizing the achievements of the sport's greatest players, coaches, and contributors. 
​https://www.volleyhall.org/ 

About the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)

The FIVB is the international governing body for the sport of volleyball, controlling all international competitions. It is committed to constant innovation and the further development of the sport globally. https://www.fivb.com/