Mark Wunderlich
About Mark Wunderlich
Mark Wunderlich is the Vice President of Referee Operations at the National Basketball Association.
Current Title and Role
Mark Wunderlich is the Vice President of Referee Operations at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has held this position in New York, New York, since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development, training, and management of NBA referees, ensuring that they maintain the highest standards of officiating.
Past Experience as Consultant
Before returning to the NBA, Mark Wunderlich worked as a consultant at Basketball Official Consulting from 2014 to 2015. Over a period of 9 months, he provided expert advice and guidance on best practices for referee operations and development, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Role as Senior Manager Referee Development
From 2011 to 2014, Mark Wunderlich worked as the Senior Manager of Referee Development at the NBA. Over these three years, he focused on refining the skills and competencies of NBA referees, employing structured training programs and performance assessments to enhance their effectiveness in officiating games.
Career as NBA Referee
Mark Wunderlich served as an NBA referee from 1990 to 2011, a span of 21 years. During his tenure, he officiated numerous high-stakes games, demonstrating a deep understanding of the game's rules and regulations. His extensive on-court experience provided a strong foundation for his later roles in referee development and operations.