Santiago Sanz (24-2-1939/24-07-2020) managed Levante’s return to the Silver Division at the end of the 1978-1979 season. He was president between 1977 and 1979. He launched the three-year Pro-Ascenso a Primera promotion with the aim of raising funds to alleviate the complicated economic situation of an indebted and loss-making club. He resigned in November 1979.