Experience

Colorado Department of Early Childhood

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fiscal Monitor

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Compliance Solutions Consulting

• Manager/Owner

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Providing Compliance Solutions to NCAA Division I II & III institutions regarding admissions, initial & continuing academic eligibility , financial aid, academic progress rate reports (APR), graduation success rate reports (GSR) mandatory institutional & NCAA reports, eligibility waivers, 5 year eligibility extension waivers, NCAA infractions and institutional investigations as well as day to day operations compliance responsibilities. Also, leading & managing all aspects of Equal Opportunity &… Show more Providing Compliance Solutions to NCAA Division I II & III institutions regarding admissions, initial & continuing academic eligibility , financial aid, academic progress rate reports (APR), graduation success rate reports (GSR) mandatory institutional & NCAA reports, eligibility waivers, 5 year eligibility extension waivers, NCAA infractions and institutional investigations as well as day to day operations compliance responsibilities. Also, leading & managing all aspects of Equal Opportunity & Title IX compliance obligations.

• Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Houston Christian University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Director Compliance & Academics

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Lead assisted & guided the Institution through the NCAA Infractions process related to violations within the Football Program which occurred over a 3 year period. • Created conduct and lead bi-weekly coach education sessions to aid in the continued development of a proactive coach and compliance environment. • Performed in-depth research and analysis to correctly interpret results of NCAA legislation and Southland Conference rules while maintaining files of past interpretations for… Show more Lead assisted & guided the Institution through the NCAA Infractions process related to violations within the Football Program which occurred over a 3 year period. • Created conduct and lead bi-weekly coach education sessions to aid in the continued development of a proactive coach and compliance environment. • Performed in-depth research and analysis to correctly interpret results of NCAA legislation and Southland Conference rules while maintaining files of past interpretations for future reference. • Assisted the different coaching staffs with all admissions-related activities including early academic evaluations and NCAA academic and amateurism eligibility. • Approved all official and unofficial recruiting visits, communicating details about all visit activities to the department and university’s colleagues. • Tracked and maintained documentation of all off-campus recruiting, contacts, and evaluations and administer the annual coaches’ certification exam. • Processed and distributed all renewals and non-renewals, support student-athletes with all financial aid issues and questions and audit all student-athlete aid, including non-athletics aid, to determine NCAA permissibility. • Served as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and the coaching staff to review and submit completed Early Financial Read Applications, communicating decisions in a timely manner. • Administered the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) and disbursed stipends and reimbursements for student-athletes who qualified for access to the fund. • Created and distributed National Letter of Intent (NLI) and Grant-in-Aid documents as requested by coaching staffs, ensuring that they fell within the NCAA equivalent/headcount maximums and sports scholarship budget. • Led and coordinated the NCAA and institutional drug testing program. • Drafted and submitted all initial and continuing eligibility waivers to obtain exceptions to NCAA rules for current and prospective student-athletes. Show less Lead assisted & guided the Institution through the NCAA Infractions process related to violations within the Football Program which occurred over a 3 year period. • Created conduct and lead bi-weekly coach education sessions to aid in the continued development of a proactive coach and compliance environment. • Performed in-depth research and analysis to correctly interpret results of NCAA legislation and Southland Conference rules while maintaining files of past interpretations for… Show more Lead assisted & guided the Institution through the NCAA Infractions process related to violations within the Football Program which occurred over a 3 year period. • Created conduct and lead bi-weekly coach education sessions to aid in the continued development of a proactive coach and compliance environment. • Performed in-depth research and analysis to correctly interpret results of NCAA legislation and Southland Conference rules while maintaining files of past interpretations for future reference. • Assisted the different coaching staffs with all admissions-related activities including early academic evaluations and NCAA academic and amateurism eligibility. • Approved all official and unofficial recruiting visits, communicating details about all visit activities to the department and university’s colleagues. • Tracked and maintained documentation of all off-campus recruiting, contacts, and evaluations and administer the annual coaches’ certification exam. • Processed and distributed all renewals and non-renewals, support student-athletes with all financial aid issues and questions and audit all student-athlete aid, including non-athletics aid, to determine NCAA permissibility. • Served as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and the coaching staff to review and submit completed Early Financial Read Applications, communicating decisions in a timely manner. • Administered the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) and disbursed stipends and reimbursements for student-athletes who qualified for access to the fund. • Created and distributed National Letter of Intent (NLI) and Grant-in-Aid documents as requested by coaching staffs, ensuring that they fell within the NCAA equivalent/headcount maximums and sports scholarship budget. • Led and coordinated the NCAA and institutional drug testing program. • Drafted and submitted all initial and continuing eligibility waivers to obtain exceptions to NCAA rules for current and prospective student-athletes. Show less



Chicago State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Compliance Officer

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Directed and continually enforced the university’s athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures related to athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards/benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and the interpretations associated with assigned bylaws. • Disseminated… Show more • Directed and continually enforced the university’s athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures related to athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards/benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and the interpretations associated with assigned bylaws. • Disseminated new bylaw legislation through a monthly newsletter and scheduled meetings. • Supported the preparation and production of educational materials, reports, handbooks, and compliance manuals for coaches, staff, and student-athletes. • Served as a liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes while maintaining student-athlete compliance files. Show less • Directed and continually enforced the university’s athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures related to athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards/benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and the interpretations associated with assigned bylaws. • Disseminated… Show more • Directed and continually enforced the university’s athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures related to athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards/benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and the interpretations associated with assigned bylaws. • Disseminated new bylaw legislation through a monthly newsletter and scheduled meetings. • Supported the preparation and production of educational materials, reports, handbooks, and compliance manuals for coaches, staff, and student-athletes. • Served as a liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes while maintaining student-athlete compliance files. Show less



djtsportsconsulting

• Overland Park, KS

• Director

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Served as a consultant to Division I & II institutions for research, data collection, analysis, and feasibility studies. • Worked in collaboration with businesses and organizations to raise money for a number of charity events. • Helped businesses create strong, collaborative client relationships through both sports events and athletics. • Served as a consultant to Division I & II institutions for research, data collection, analysis, and feasibility studies. • Worked in collaboration with businesses and organizations to raise money for a number of charity events. • Helped businesses create strong, collaborative client relationships through both sports events and athletics.



Tulane University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of NCAA Compliance

  • 2011 - 2012

  • Served as the university’s liaison between the Compliance Office and the Shared Governance Committee. • Supported all aspects of the compliance and academic services programs including eligibility certification and rules interpretations/education using LSDBI and Compliance Assistant. • Continually monitored recruiting activities using a variety of methods including Blue Chip RADAR software. • Coordinated with the admissions process for student-athletes and provided support with… Show more • Served as the university’s liaison between the Compliance Office and the Shared Governance Committee. • Supported all aspects of the compliance and academic services programs including eligibility certification and rules interpretations/education using LSDBI and Compliance Assistant. • Continually monitored recruiting activities using a variety of methods including Blue Chip RADAR software. • Coordinated with the admissions process for student-athletes and provided support with athletic aid as needed. • Administered NCAA Coaches' Recruiting Exams, served as a liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes and maintained detailed student-athlete compliance files. • Disseminated new legislation associated with assigned bylaws to coaches and staff through a monthly newsletter and scheduled meetings. Show less • Served as the university’s liaison between the Compliance Office and the Shared Governance Committee. • Supported all aspects of the compliance and academic services programs including eligibility certification and rules interpretations/education using LSDBI and Compliance Assistant. • Continually monitored recruiting activities using a variety of methods including Blue Chip RADAR software. • Coordinated with the admissions process for student-athletes and provided support with… Show more • Served as the university’s liaison between the Compliance Office and the Shared Governance Committee. • Supported all aspects of the compliance and academic services programs including eligibility certification and rules interpretations/education using LSDBI and Compliance Assistant. • Continually monitored recruiting activities using a variety of methods including Blue Chip RADAR software. • Coordinated with the admissions process for student-athletes and provided support with athletic aid as needed. • Administered NCAA Coaches' Recruiting Exams, served as a liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes and maintained detailed student-athlete compliance files. • Disseminated new legislation associated with assigned bylaws to coaches and staff through a monthly newsletter and scheduled meetings. Show less



Lincoln University of Missouri

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior NCAA Compliance Officer

  • 2009 - 2011

  • Directed and correctly enforced athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures for athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards, and benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and interpretations associated with assigned bylaws and disseminated new bylaw legislation through… Show more • Directed and correctly enforced athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures for athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards, and benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and interpretations associated with assigned bylaws and disseminated new bylaw legislation through monthly newsletters and scheduled meetings. • Supported the preparation and production of educational materials, reports, handbooks, and compliance manuals for coaches, staff, and student-athletes and served as a key liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes. • Maintained detailed, accurate student-athlete compliance files in line with strict requirements. Show less • Directed and correctly enforced athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures for athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards, and benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and interpretations associated with assigned bylaws and disseminated new bylaw legislation through… Show more • Directed and correctly enforced athletic department compliance efforts with the NCAA, the conference, and university. • Continually monitored procedures for athletic recruiting, institutional sports camps and clinics, awards, and benefits, playing, practice sessions, championships, and post-season competition for 11 intercollegiate sports. • Oversaw compliance rules, educational programs, and interpretations associated with assigned bylaws and disseminated new bylaw legislation through monthly newsletters and scheduled meetings. • Supported the preparation and production of educational materials, reports, handbooks, and compliance manuals for coaches, staff, and student-athletes and served as a key liaison to coaches, faculty, staff, and student-athletes. • Maintained detailed, accurate student-athlete compliance files in line with strict requirements. Show less



Seattle University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Taught a graduate sports management course in collaboration with Dr. Tripps. • Provided student education in Sports Human Resources, examining human resources management and its role in sports organizations, and emphasized leadership and its critical role in the effectiveness of sports organizations. • Worked in collaboration with sports professionals to provide students with real-world insights including the GM from the Seattle Supersonics, the Senior Women’s Administrator from the… Show more • Taught a graduate sports management course in collaboration with Dr. Tripps. • Provided student education in Sports Human Resources, examining human resources management and its role in sports organizations, and emphasized leadership and its critical role in the effectiveness of sports organizations. • Worked in collaboration with sports professionals to provide students with real-world insights including the GM from the Seattle Supersonics, the Senior Women’s Administrator from the University of Washington, the Vice President for Education Services from the NCAA, and a sports agent for professional basketball players. • Facilitated the development of a student proposal to the city of Seattle to host the championships for an international basketball tournament. Show less • Taught a graduate sports management course in collaboration with Dr. Tripps. • Provided student education in Sports Human Resources, examining human resources management and its role in sports organizations, and emphasized leadership and its critical role in the effectiveness of sports organizations. • Worked in collaboration with sports professionals to provide students with real-world insights including the GM from the Seattle Supersonics, the Senior Women’s Administrator from the… Show more • Taught a graduate sports management course in collaboration with Dr. Tripps. • Provided student education in Sports Human Resources, examining human resources management and its role in sports organizations, and emphasized leadership and its critical role in the effectiveness of sports organizations. • Worked in collaboration with sports professionals to provide students with real-world insights including the GM from the Seattle Supersonics, the Senior Women’s Administrator from the University of Washington, the Vice President for Education Services from the NCAA, and a sports agent for professional basketball players. • Facilitated the development of a student proposal to the city of Seattle to host the championships for an international basketball tournament. Show less



University of Oregon Athletic Department

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Recruiting Coordinator All Sports

  • Aug 1990 - Jun 1994