In this episode, Mike Hermann recounts his career journey that includes several stops at the Division I level through his current position at NAIA KWU. Mike compares and contrasts his varied experiences and also offers great advice on leadership and career advancement. Mike Hermann has been the Director of Athletics at Kansas Wesleyan since July […]
Capital Project Fundraising for Small College Athletics
Two stories of success at small private colleges.
PoA054 Stevie Baker-Watson | DePauw University
Stevie Baker-Watson was named DePauw’s Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports in January 2012. She oversees 23 varsity sports which compete at the NCAA Division III level in addition to the intramural and club sports programs and is just the ninth DePauw director of athletics in the last 88 years. Since her arrival, Baker-Watson […]
PoA053 Ryan Ivey | Austin Peay University
Ryan Ivey was the Director of Athletics at Texas A&M- Commerce until early August 2015 when he was named the new AD at Division I Austin Peay University in Tennessee. In this interview, conducted while Ryan was still at TAMC, he discusses the values of NCAA Division II, some of the challenges of generating revenue […]
PoA049 Scott McQuilkin | Whitworth University
Scott McQuilkin is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Whitworth University, an NCAA Division III institution in Spokane, Washington. Scott graduated from Whitworth, coached baseball and then served as Director of Athletics and Department Chair before moving into his role with Institutional Advancement. He talks about small college athletics, fundraising the how the two […]
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 – […]
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 […]
PoA037 China Jude | Queens College (NY)
China Jude has been the Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Queens College in New York for four years. China discusses her unique path to athletics administration and the opportunities and challenges raising money for Queens\’ NCAA Division II program. Timeline 00:45 – Career Path 04:29 – An Over-achiever 06:52 – Women & Minorities in […]