MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Athletics announced former deputy athletic director, Mike Broeker, has been promoted to serve as the new director of athletics and vice president.
Broeker has been with Marquette athletics for 21 years. Broeker joined the Marquette athletics staff as assistant athletic director for media relations in Nov. 2003. He served as the deputy director of athletics — the second highest rank of the department — for Marquette for 18 years.
“I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next vice president and director of athletics at Marquette University,” Broeker said. “My sincere thanks to President Ah Yun, the search committee, and everyone involved in this process for placing their trust in me. Marquette has played a pivotal role in shaping both my personal and professional journey over the past 21 years, and I am excited to continue working alongside our exceptional student-athletes, coaches and staff. Together, we will ensure that our athletics program remains a strong reflection of our Jesuit values of excellence, faith, leadership and service.”
A former student-athlete at Siena College, Broeker was a two-year letterman as a baseball pitcher. At Sienna, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English. He later continued his education at Marquette University, receiving a master’s in leadership studies in 2012.
“Throughout his decades-long career at Marquette, Mike has demonstrated that he is committed to providing a transformational experience for our student-athletes,” President Kimo Ah Yun said. “As a former student-athlete, Mike understands the demands our student-athletes face and creates an environment that supports every aspect of their Marquette experience.”
During his Marquette career, Broeker has developed a platform for name, image and likeness, specifically for Marquette athletes. He led the Return to Play Committee during the height of the COVID pandemic. He also secured playing rights for the men’s basketball team to play at Fiserv Forum, leading lease negotiations. Broeker led the expansion of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center and developed the athletics facility master plan.
Prior to working for Marquette, Broeker worked for the NBA and Women’s Tennis Association.
The BIG EAST released a statement on Broeker’s hire.
“The BIG EAST congratulates Mike Broeker, one of the most committed and respected administrators in our league, on his appointment as the new director of athletics at Marquette University,” said Val Ackerman, commissioner of the BIG EAST conference. “His understanding of the complexities of the college sports landscape, his familiarity with Marquette’s unique culture and Jesuit values, and his wealth of knowledge and experience in the sport of basketball make him a perfect fit for the job. We know he’ll hit the ground running and look forward to working with him in his new role.”
Broeker’s promotion comes as Bill Scholl retires from the position. Scholl has been working as the vice president and director of athletics for over a decade at Marquette. He’s spent 35 years working in collegiate administration.
His tenure was highlighted by 20 team championships. Scholl was also the winner of the 2016-17 BIG EAST President’s Award — earned by the institution that has excelled at the highest levels in academics, athletics and citizenship during the preceding academic year. This was the first time in the program’s history.
“I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leader, Bill Scholl. Over the past decade, Bill has been a trusted teammate, friend and mentor,” Broeker added. “His leadership — marked by integrity, dedication, and an ability to lead with both strength and empathy — has left a lasting impact on everyone around him. His legacy will endure through the lessons he taught and the paths he helped to shape.”
Correction: This story previously stated Mike Broeker joined the Marquette athletics staff in 2023. This has been corrected to reflect that he was hired in 2003. (Jan. 23, 2025)