Western Colorado University Athletics

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Decker served as both coach and faculty member at Western State, as well as many years serving the Gunnison and Western State communities. Decker arrived at Western State as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Professor in 1967. Decker stepped away from coaching in 1977 continued as an Assistant Professor until 1990. In the community, Decker has always been busy. He served as the Mayor of Gunnison for four years and on the City Council for eight years. He also served on the Upper Gunnison Conservation Board for eight years and was a Trustee of State Colleges for eight years. Decker was also on the Board of Directors for Club 20, a Chamber of Commerce member, the Dos Rios Golf Club board and the Colorado University Advisory Board. Decker has also been a member of the Mountaineer Athletic Association for 40 years and established the Decker Basketball Scholarship.