Nov 02, 2026
The Lake Superior State University Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Adam Thompson as Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations and Revenue Generation.
“Adam brings an outstanding combination of business acumen, financial expertise, and strategic leadership experience to Lake State. As we continue to grow our external partnerships and strengthen the financial foundation of Laker Athletics, his background and skill set will be instrumental in helping us identify new opportunities, maximize revenue, and position our department for long-term success. We are excited to welcome Adam to our leadership team during an important period of growth for Lake Superior State University,” said Tory Lindley, Athletic Director.
Adam joins LSSU after more than three years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He brings a strong business and financial background to LSSU’s Athletics Department. Adam takes charge of the program’s expanding financial operations, including revenue generation, budget management, and strategic planning.
“I am incredibly honored to join LSSU and the Laker Athletics family,” Thompson said. “As a Michigan native, returning to my home state to help advance the mission and vision of LSSU is a tremendous privilege. I am grateful to Tory Lindley for this opportunity, and I look forward to working with our coaches, staff, and the community to drive revenue growth, build strong external partnerships, and reinforce the financial foundation of our athletic programs.”
Thompson previously served as Director of Business Operations at UW-Milwaukee and was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations, where he served as a member of the Senior Leadership team. He previously worked at Brown University as the Assistant Business Office Manager, where he helped manage the day-to-day business operations of 34 athletic teams.
Adam earned an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Cleary University, where he worked as an athletics graduate assistant. Prior to his time at Cleary, Adam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University, where he was an Administrative Assistant in the Athletics Business Office.
A driven professional on the rise, Adam brings tremendous experience to Lake Superior State during a transformational period for the University. A native of St. Johns, MI, he resides in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
