Experience

WittKieffer

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Principal - Practice Leader Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  As a former director of athletics, long-time administrator and recognized expert on the sports landscape, Jeff Compher brings to his role with WittKieffer a unique insight into college athletics and the types of individuals who thrive in leadership roles. Based in Chicago, Jeff leads searches for athletics directors, coaches and senior-level administrators at a range of institutions, drawing upon more than 25 years of experience at leading colleges and universities. As a former director of athletics, long-time administrator and recognized expert on the sports landscape, Jeff Compher brings to his role with WittKieffer a unique insight into college athletics and the types of individuals who thrive in leadership roles. Based in Chicago, Jeff leads searches for athletics directors, coaches and senior-level administrators at a range of institutions, drawing upon more than 25 years of experience at leading colleges and universities.



East Carolina University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Athletics

  • May 2013 - May 2018



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2013



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Associate Athletic Director

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2008



Western Carolina University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Athletics

  • Mar 2000 - Jul 2004



Vanderbilt University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate Athletic Director

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 2000