Chris Graham is in his first full year as Commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, a member of NCAA Division II. Chris was formerly the Executive Director of the Division III Midwest Conference and he discusses the move, differences and similarities of Divisions II and III. 00:49 – Career Path 03:43 – ‘I was […]
PoA045 Jim McHugh | Cal Lutheran University
Jim is Special Assistant to the President for Athletic Affairs at California Lutheran University, an NCAA Division III institution in Southern California. Jim comes to the world of athletics after a military career and discusses organizational development and leadership. 00:51 – Career Path 03:52 – A Unique Transition to Athletics 07:19 – Military to Higher […]
PoA044 Kirby Garry | CSU Monterey Bay
Kirby Garry is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division II Cal State University Monterey Bay. Kirby discusses his departments avid use of social media to help promote, recruit and even raise money 00:51 – Career Path 06:59 – Embracing Social Media 09:11 – Maximizing Social Media’s Reach 11:42 – Expanding the Audience 13:38 – […]
PoA043 Sean Sullivan | Catholic University
Sean is the Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics at The Catholic University of America, and NCAA III institution in Washington, D.C. Sean discusses the role athletics plays not only in recruitment to the University but also in retention. 01:19 – Career Path 02:48 – Public vs Private 03:50 – Athletics and Enrollment Management […]
PoA042 Jim O’Day | Talking FCS
Jim O’Day is the former Director of Athletics at University of Montana, an FCS Division I institution in the Big Sky Conference. Jim discusses the current state of affairs in NCAA Division I and the potential impact on FCS level institutions.
PoA041 Lauren Esbensen | Pacific University (OR)
Lauren is the Associate Athletics Director and SWA at Pacific University, and NCAA Division III institution in Oregon. Lauren discusses her career move from the world of NCAA Division I to Division III, the various roles, differences and similarities. 00:40 – Career Path 02:47 – The Move to Division III 06:01 – Wearing Many Hats […]
PoA040 Bill Fusco | Sonoma St. University
Bill is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division II Sonoma State University. Bill discusses revenue generation at the Division II level, leadership and the Division II mentorship program. 00:47 – Career Path 04:57 – The World of NCAA Division II 07:04 – Developing the Division II Brand 09:00 – Private Institutions Migration to Division […]
PoA039 Natalie Winkelfoos | Oberlin College
Natalie Winkelfoos is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division III Oberlin College. Natalie discusses her role in changing the campus culture from indifference to supporting varsity athletics at this highly selective liberal arts institution and conservatory of music. Timeline 00:46 – Career Path 03:40 – Interim AD to Permanent 06:32 – Changing Oberlin Athletics […]