In 2019, after being accepted into the doctoral program at IU, I launched Higher Ed Athletics—a podcast and platform built to explore leadership in college sports, especially from the perspective of athletic directors and the university presidents and chancellors who hire them. Today I consider myself a solo-entrepreneur looking to transition HEA from a podcast to a search and consulting business or contractor to assist others in searches.
I’m currently working on my doctorate dissertation which investigates whether the AD profile is changing. My time working for a Big Ten president gave me a unique appreciation for the complexity and responsibility of campus leadership, and it’s shaped the way I approach research and conversations on Higher Ed Athletics. I also spent 10+ years in compliance and academics at Indiana University, Indiana State University, University of Indianapolis, and Nova Southeastern University.
In my free time, outside of being an active father and husband, I love visiting college campuses on road trips (even if it’s a 50-mile detour), reading biographies and leadership books, and listening to podcasts like Acquired, Founders, My First Million, and Unashamed. My favorite book recommendation for athletic directors is Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Education
- Indiana University
- Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Minor: Intercollegiate Athletics Administration, All But Dissertation (ABD)
- MS in Athletic Administration, 2015
- BS in Sport Management, 2012
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