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John McCarthy

Tournament Director Division I Men's Basketball
816.595.8122 | jmccarthy@naia.org

John McCarthy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position as the NAIA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament Director. 

Prior to joining the NAIA, John managed his own consulting company, McCarthy Sports Inc. He created McCarthy Sports Travel and the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, a national basketball event designed to showcase the talents of individual players from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA member institutions.

John enjoyed a successful career in various facets of college athletics. He served as an Assistant Basketball Coach, Head Basketball Coach, and Athletic Development Director before becoming Lynn University’s Athletic Director.

Dustin Konen

Sponsorship Account Manager

816.595.8121 | dkonen@naia.org

After being away from Kansas City for nine years, Dustin returned to her hometown and brings vital sales and marketing experience to the NAIA. A 1998 University of Kansas graduate, she was an integral part of three different companies in the Chicago area. Prior to joining the NAIA, she was in sales, most recently as the midwest account executive for the Meredith Corporation. While at Meredith, a multimedia company that publishes Better Home and Gardens, Dustin was responsible for providing consultative sales and marketing services. She began her career at Ogilvy and Mather as a media planner for five years.

Dustin obtains and fulfills corporate sponsorships for the NAIA, as well as the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.  Dustin also coordinates the Honorary Coach Program and assists with the Teaming Up for Character initiative in conjunction with the Champions of Character program. As such, she is active in various community projects and NAIA initiatives.
 

Dustin Wilke

Tournament Intern
816.595.8131 | dwilke@naia.org

Jamie Adams

Championships Intern
jadams@naia.org