This is part of a series catching Northwestern State fans up on the whereabouts of former NSU student-athletes, coaches and staff members.

Name: Brian Oneil Brown, Ph.D.

Current Professional Position: Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Development, Integrated Healthcare and Inclusion, University of Missouri 

Role/Time at Northwestern State: Undergraduate: 1986-1990; Track and field student-athlete; 1990-1992 (Graduate Asst Coach, Track and Field);

Career Path Since Leaving NSU: Graduate assistant track and field coach, Missouri, 1995-97; compliance coordinator, Missouri, 1998-2000; assistant track and field coach, Drake University, 2000-10; director, Drake Relays, 2006-16; Associate Athletics Director, Drake University, 2010-16; Assistant Athletic Director, Mizzou Made Program, 2016-17; Associate Athletic Director, Integrated Healthcare and Inclusion, Missouri, 2017-19; Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development, Integrated Healthcare and Inclusion, 2019-present

What is your most memorable moment while at NSU?:
1. Winning the T&F Gulf Star Conference Championships in 1987
2. Winning USA National Championship jumping 7'7" in 1989
3. Winning NCAA Indoor Championship jumping 7'8" in 1990
4. Being a 1st generation graduate in 1990
5. The relationships developed with my amazing teammates and coaches (particularly, Leon Johnson)

Who is someone you met or connected with at NSU with whom you have stayed connected?:
My head coach Leon Johnson, Athletic Director Greg Burke, current university President, Dr. Chris Maggio, and all of my many brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Of course, the many friends and teammates that are too many to name….. love and miss all of you. Be Safe!