Zach Brake

Zach Brake serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Communications at Newman University while holding an adjunct faculty position in the Sports Media and Promotion program. His dual role bridges athletic administration and academic instruction since 2022.

His research interests focus on practical applications in sports marketing, including social media strategy, event management, and brand alignment. Key projects include Newman's 2021 logo/brand redesign and MIAA membership announcement.

Brake has received committee leadership roles including MIAA Basketball Tournament Committee (2022-Pres.) and MIAA Technology Task Force (2024), plus primary media contact for 2024 NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships.

As an educator, he teaches Organization and Administration of Sport, Facility and Event Management, and Social Media & Fan Engagement. His administrative responsibilities cover all 19 Newman sports teams, JetCast production, and 50+ team social media pages.