Why not dream the impossible? – Dr. Jeff Porter
Dr. Jeff Porter, originally from New Jersey, currently holds the position of Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the KC Current. With an impressive track record, Dr. Porter has successfully secured over $70M in corporate partnerships for the club, notably during the unveiling of the first stadium purpose-built for a professional women’s team.
Prior to his role at the KC Current, Dr. Porter held key positions in the field of athletics development. He served as the Assistant Vice President for Development and Associate Athletics Director at Miami Athletics (OH). During his tenure at Miami (OH) Dr. Porter was responsible for leading all fundraising activities for Miami Athletics, including the solicitation of gifts $1,000,000 +. His tenure at Michigan Athletics saw him in various roles, including Director of Alumni Engagement, Premium Seating Associate, Major Gifts Officer, and Sports Administrator for the Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country teams.
Dr. Porter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan in 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education, focusing on Student Affairs, in 2011, followed by a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in 2017 from Eastern Michigan University. His doctoral research centered on student-athlete development, where he contributed to a revised framework aimed at enhancing student-athlete academic success.
A distinguished athlete himself, Dr. Porter boasts an impressive athletic career. He clinched the title of 2007 NCAA Champion in the 60m hurdles, secured three-time NCAA All-American status, and garnered three-time Big Ten Champion honors. Additionally, Dr. Porter was honored with the 2007 Big Ten Medal of Honor. His athletic prowess extended beyond collegiate competitions, as he represented the United States in both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games, a feat achieved by few Americans in the men’s 110m hurdles category. Notably, Dr. Porter also contributed to the coaching of his wife, Tiffany Porter, and sister-in-law, Cindy Sember, leading them to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Dr. Porter has been actively involved in sports governance. He served on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athletics Council, the Board of Directors for USA Archery, and various United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Working Groups. Through his multifaceted career, Dr. Porter continues to make significant contributions to the realm of athletics and athlete development.
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Dr. Jeff Porter had the honor of meeting President Barack Obama when Team USA visited the White House after the 2016 Rio Games.