[1] He served as the president of Hampden–Sydney College, located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, from July 2000 until June 30, 2009.
[2] In 1989, he became the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services at George Washington University.
At Hampden–Sydney he spearheaded a significant building program that included the new Everett Stadium and the Bortz Library, which was named in his honor.
After his retirement, Dr. Bortz and his wife moved to South Carolina.
[2] Bethany College awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.