2019 NACDA and Affiliates Annual Convention

Mike Snyder
Director of Athletics
Pacific Lutheran University


In his first three years at the helm, Snyder guided a department that won eight Northwest Conference titles across the men's soccer, women's soccer, men's basketball, women's rowing and women's volleyball programs. Snyder spearheaded efforts that resulted in men's soccer hosting its first ever NCAA Regional in November while producing an innovative partnership with Opendorse— making the Lutes an industry leader at the Division III level in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In addition to the Opendorse partnership, Snyder was able to secure partnerships with Alaska Airlines as a preferred travel partner and an exclusive charter bus contract. Prior to arriving in Tacoma, Snyder spent the previous seven years as Director of Athletics at Illinois College. While at Illinois College, Snyder oversaw an athletic department with 23 varsity sports and nearly 500 student-athletes. Snyder's tenure saw IC tally its highest-ever finish in the MWC All-Sport Standings, as well as an institutional record for All-Conference athletes. A proven leader, Snyder oversaw $4 million worth of capital projects, including renovations to the College's baseball and softball stadiums, the resurfacing of its indoor track, turf replacement at the football/soccer stadium, renovated throws area, a full facility rebrand and a weight room renovation and expansion. Prior to Illinois College, Snyder was at Division III Oberlin College (Ohio) from 2008 to 2014 and served as Operations Manager and Events Supervisor for Southeast Missouri State University's Show Me Center from 2004 to 2008.

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