Dr. Kurt Patberg

As Vice President of Consulting at MMTH Consult, Kurt Patberg helps colleges, universities, and athletic organizations build stronger programs through strategic planning, leadership development, and athletics consulting. With more than 40 years of experience in collegiate athletics, he partners with institutions to navigate complex challenges and develop practical strategies that position their programs for long-term success.

Before joining MMTH, Kurt spent 18 years serving as commissioner in NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA conferences, including the Southern States Athletic Conference, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. His leadership experience gives him a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of college athletics, conference governance, institutional leadership, and student-athlete success.

Today, Kurt works with colleges, universities, and athletic departments across the country on athletics feasibility studies, strategic planning, leadership development, athletic department reviews, executive searches, fundraising consulting, and Title IX compliance reviews. He understands that every institution has unique goals, and he helps clients develop customized solutions that strengthen programs, support campus leadership, and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Through his articles, Kurt shares insights on collegiate athletics, athletic administration, conference leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, governance, and the future of higher education athletics, helping institutional leaders make informed decisions that benefit student-athletes and their communities.

Tips for Recruiting Employees for Athletic Departments

by Dr. Kurt Patberg May 1, 2025

In my 14-year career conducting searches for college athletics, I have conducted over 600 searches for colleges and universities across the country. Throughout them... Read more.