Steinbrecher, Jon A.

Education: Doctor of Physical Education, Indiana University; master’s degree in sports administration, Ohio University; bachelor’s degree, Valparaiso University

What Guides My Decision Making: I seek to tie decisions to the values of the organization as well as my personal values where appropriate.

Favorite Quote: “I will prepare and someday, my chance will come.” — Abraham Lincoln

Most Important Leadership Quality: Integrity. Without it, I’m not sure anything else matters. 

If I Could Have Any Other Job: Professor of history — I’m enthralled with American history, especially around the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln

My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Mowing lawns. Be on time, get the job done right, details matter and be courteous to the customer.

Where I Will Be In 10 Years: The mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of Idaho or perhaps, Cleveland. Stay tuned and find out!

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Billy Chapel in For the Love of the Game