Jim Sterk was born on June 10,1956 and is an American university sports administrator who most recently served as the athletic director at the University of Missouri.
10 Facts About Jim Sterk
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Jim Sterk has previously served as athletic director for Portland State, Washington State, and San Diego State.
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Jim Sterk was born on June 10,1956, in Bellingham, Washington, and was raised in Nooksack, Washington.
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Jim Sterk received his bachelor's degree in 1980 from Western Washington University, and in 1986 received his master's degree in sports administration from Ohio University.
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In 2000, Jim Sterk left Portland State and accepted a job as athletic director for Washington State.
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Jim Sterk left Washington State to become the athletic director at San Diego State.
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On September 1,2016, Jim Sterk became the athletic director for Missouri.
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Under Jim Sterk's watch, Missouri has advanced academically with its athletic teams.
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On July 26,2021, Jim Sterk announced that he would step down as athletic director for Missouri and would leave once his replacement was found.
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Jim Sterk is married to his wife, Debi, and they have three daughters together: Ashley, Amy and Abby.