The CHL commissioner is now Duane Lewis , who succeeded Brad Treliving on an temporary basis after Treliving took a position with the NHL 's Phoenix Coyotes following the 2006-2007 season . The CHL commissioner is currently Duane Lewis , who succeeded Brad Treliving on an interim basis after Treliving took a position with the NHL 's Phoenix Coyotes following the 2006-2007 season .