Alumni

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Sport Management Alumni Association has many notable alumni located throughout the sport industry. Check out our Featured Alumni page to learn more about our some of alumni and the partial list of careers and organizations you can find our alumni working in:

Luther Hippe-Director of Operations, Minnesota Vikings
Joe Wagstaffe-Coordinator of Operations, U.S.A. Olympic Training Center
Lori Runksmeier-Director of Athletics, New England College
JT Hoffman-Payroll Manager/Sr. Accountant, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jim Bathey-Sr. Director of Ticket Sales, Milwaukee Brewers
Dave Johnson-Sports Information Director, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Chad Waller-Director of Sports Information & Media Services, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Todd Pfingsten-Director of Campus Recreation, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Paul Allan-Assistant Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Communications, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Monika Brintlinger-Sales Director for New England Region, Daktronics Inc.
Linda Poncin-Assistant Sports Information Director, University of Colorado
Tom West-Assistant Director of Public Relations, Minnesota Vikings
Shane Drahota-Director of Athletics Compliance and Student Services, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Matt Tyree-WCHA League Referee
Adrian Chapman-Member Service Specialist, Career Athletes
Chris Rotty-Director of Intramurals at Embry-Riddle Areonautical University, Prescott, Arizona
Maria Gochenour-Youth sports marketing coordinator at Cambria
Cameron Koopman-Director of Partnerships and Markeitng-Stockton Heat
Jeremy Heitkamp-Apparel salesman for Innovative Graphics in St. Louis Park
John Eckstein-Director of Athletic Marketing and Events at Northern State University
Alex Jenson-DVSport account executive
Zak Armstrong– Facility Operations Coordinator at TCF Bank Stadium
Zach Erdmann– Intermural Coordinator at Grand Canyon University
Zach McGown- Account executive, Membership Services at Washington Nationals
Spencer Arvold– Manager of Ice Sports Program at National Sports Center
Katie Reed-Group Sales Manager Seattle Storm
Katie Esselman-Account executive, Minnesota Wild
Jason Krueger– Facility manager at Willmore Center at Ripon College
Savannah Young– Assistant General Manager – Expedition League
Mackenzie Skay– Sport Specialists with the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Jeremy Christoffels– Assistant Commissioner for Compliance at the Norther Sun Intercollegiate Athletics Conference
Laura Shearer-Senior Marketing Analyst for Life Time Fitness
Greg Weis-Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation at MSU
Tony Scherber–MSU Assistant Athletic Director Sport Operations
Erick Dalbey-Store Manager at Push Pedal Pull
Ben Nelson-Marketing and Facilities Coordinator for Campus Recreation MSU
Taylor Vanoosbree–Business Intelligence Manager at Minnesota United FC
Chris Kaufman–Coordinator of Ticket Operations and Sales at the University of South Dakota
Matt Wright-General Manager of Jackrabbit Sports Properties, a Learfield property, at South Dakota State University
Kendall Hughson-Account executive Season Ticket Services at Minnesota United FC
Nikki Coller-Store and Merchandising Manager at the Vikings Team Store at USBank Stadium
Nathan Christensen-Assistant AD for Development at University of Northern Iowa
Sara Hewitt-Special Events Coordinator, MN Soybean Growers Association
Brandon Grengs-Group Sales Account Executive, San Jose Sharks
Shaun Wegner-Assistant Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Patrick Nelson-Senior Leadership Development Consultant
Stephanie Stassen- Account Executive, Client Consulting & Services, GMR Marketing
Curt Van Asten-Events Manager - Mankato Brewery
Bryce Wilkerson-Field Sales and Marketing Rep - Techtronic Industries
Dax Larson-Director of Athletic Media Relations at Colorado State University-Pueblo
Matt Reger–National Events Manager - USA Triathlon
Michelle Beck–Marketing Manager for the Hancock Group
Kyle Bradt–Media Development Specialist for the Olmsted County Sherriff’s Office
Matt Steingraber-Aquatics, Youth & Family Director at the YMCA of the Northwoods
Luke Groth-Assistant AD for Football Operations - University at Buffalo
Tony Tomason-Business teacher and head boys basketball coach at Dunlap High School
Natalie Spicer-Athletics Department Event Supervisor Chanhassen High School
Brandy Bongers-Human Resources Director, Push Pedal Pull
Riley Courtright-General Manager of Omaha Sports Properties, Learfield, at the University of Nebraska Omaha
Jamison Bisch-Defensive Coordinator, Midland University
David Hedges-Weightlifting Teacher/Assistant Football Coach at Niceville High School, FL.
Clay Hemphill-Athletic & Activities Director at Cudahy High School in Cudahy, WI.
Jenna Zanter-Marketing Consultant
Jared Hensch-Group Experience Manager, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx
Taylor Morrow-Team Sales, WinCraft Inc (A leading manufacturer of licensed sports merchandise)
Alex Woodhull-National Sales Manager at NoSweat (Minnesota based start up that produces disposable sweat absorbing liners for hats, helmets and hard hats)
Kevin Klug-Owner, Klug Fitness
Kendall Hughson-Account Executive, Season Ticket Services-Minnesota United FC
Zak Armstrong-TCF Bank Stadium Facility Operations Coordinator-UM Athletics