Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gary Bruce Bettman ( born June 2 , 1952 ) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) , a post he has held since February 1 , 1993 .
Simplified: Gary Bettman ( born June 2 1952 ) is the current commissioner of the National Hockey League . He has held this post since February 1 1993 .