Pictured: Mike meeting with student-athletes at the University of Evansville, his alma mater. Evansville, Indiana.

Projects

University of Louisiana

Logo of the University of Louisiana. It is a red fleur-de-lis, with black shadows going down the middle and strokes of white outlines sparingly around the entire shape.

Oversaw strategic plan development, departmental assessment/analysis, departmental profile, athletic director search, and leadership team professional development.

Kansas State University

The logo for Kansas State University. It is a rich purple silhouette of a wildcat, similar to a tiger.

Initiated professional development for the leadership team. Facilitated organizational connections and interdependency seminars.

Wake Forest University

Provided leadership and direction with multiple unique initiatives, partnering with athletics, university advancement, and campus, respectively. The projects included brand positioning for athletics on a national platform, leadership, team development, strategies, and positioning the advancement team for a university capital campaign.

Boise State University

Conducted departmental profile, assessment, and analysis. Guided key searches, including athletic director and head football coach.

University of New Mexico

The logo for University of New Mexico. It has the letters "NMU" in red. The "U" is large and in the background. The letters "NM" are connected and in the foreground.

Developed department breadth/depth study and recommendations. Analyzed program efficiencies and modifications. Conducted strategic planning development and revenue generation studies.

Virginia Tech University

The logo for Virginia Tech University. The letter "VT" are the main art, with a maroon outline and white fill. The words "Virginia Tech" are beneath it in orange.

Facilitated professional development for the leadership team. Developed recommendations to foster interconnectedness among departments.

Cleveland State University

Logo for Cleveland State University. It is the school seal in a light forest green. Within the seal are a book and quill, leaves, the lowercase letter "a" and an infinity sign.

Financial, operational, organization, facility assessment/analysis/planning, divisional alignment study (complementing CSU 2.0), athletic director search, facilities study, and community engagement strategies.

Chicago State University

The logo for Chicago State University. The main art is a minimal outline of an open book -- the middle of the open pages forms the shape a fir tree. The words "Chicago State University" are beneath it.

Conducted institutional and divisional alignment study. Implemented plan for enhanced strategic financial and operational.

Coastal Carolina University

Served as special assistant to the President. Advised committee overseeing search for Vice President/Director of Athletics, resulting in a successful hire. Performed an in-depth departmental profile with benchmarking and organizational structures. Determined future strategic priorities for the Chanticleers.

Northwestern University

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Presented case study on transitional experiences in intercollegiate athletics to Kellogg Graduate School.

Loyola University

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Presented case study on micro-financing, domestic, and international engagement strategies.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Conducted financial and debt analysis and strategic planning. Analyzed departmental profile and conference alignment/realignment. Supported search for athletic director. Executed revenue generation planning and facilities study. MRJ Advisors has engaged with Kansas City Athletics across 6 unique projects.

Wright State University

Oversaw departmental financial analysis. Conducted review of undergraduate and graduate student engagement with athletics. Produced sport and divisional alignment study.

University of Evansville

Conducted a comprehensive strategic planning process, focusing on developing mission and vision statements to align with core values, strategies for implementation, and campus enrollment management plans.

Lindenwood University

Created a strategic plan to assist with transitioning from DII to DI status. Benchmarked across conference and national peers to recommend appropriately targeted investments. Determined fiscal approach to prioritize investments in highest performing sport programs and to minimize/eliminate expenditures associated with underperforming programs.

University of South Dakota

Served as a special assistant twice, most recently supporting the national search for a new athletic director. Developed an athletics capital campaign plan to complement the institutional capital campaign plan. This process included conducting a SWOT analysis of the athletic department to capitalize on current strengths and future opportunities.

University of California, Davis

Severed as special assistant to the athletic director. Advised on department organizational structure and communication flow. Supported leadership development initiatives.

Utah State University

Served as special assistant to the President. Completed analysis of the department and assisted with athletic director transition. Developed a comprehensive activation plan in target areas within athletics and the university.

Washington State University

Reviewed the current landscape in college athletics and developed business models to address the institution’s evolution along that landscape. In addition to the models, MRJ provided a benchmarking study to identify opportunities, competitive advantages, and considerations. Partnered with WSU Athletics and WSU Finance and Administration in a benchmarking project to address possible scenarios and evolving conference and institutional affiliations.