Pictured: Memorial Stadium at the University of Missouri, where Mike served as the 18th Athletic Director from 1998 to 2015. Columbia, Missouri.

Welcome to MRJ Advisors

In 2016, Mike Alden founded MRJ Advisors, LLC, a niche consulting firm specializing in providing comprehensive, data-driven support and solutions in university and college settings. To date, MRJ has served many clients, ranging from small, urban colleges to flagship institutions. As a nationally recognized leader in higher education and college athletics, Mike spent his three-decade career building relationships across the country.

Meet the MRJ Advisors Team

Our Mission

MRJ’s mission is to guide leadership teams in higher education to identify strategic priorities in response to institutional needs. We specialize in maximizing the impact of college athletics on the institutions and communities they serve.

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Client Testimonials

“Mike is positioned to provide insight and guidance to any athletics program working to prepare for its future.”
Greg Sankey – Commissioner
Southeastern Conference

“In my thirty plus years of working in higher education, I’ve never been a part of a more efficiently run—or more expeditiously executed—search process. This was thanks to the MRJ team, but especially to Mike Alden and his vast network of relationships and extensive experience with the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics.”
Michael T. Benson – President
Coastal Carolina University

“His knowledge and understanding of college athletics and its role in higher education is outstanding.”
Gene Smith – Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics (retired)
The Ohio State University

“Mike has been a trusted colleague for many years. He is consistently connected to and engaged in our work at Women Leaders in Sports. A confident yet humble servant leader, Mike embraces each opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of purpose-driven female leaders in sport.”
Patti Phillips – CEO
Women Leaders in Sports