KURT PATBERG, Ph.D., Executive Consultant
Kurt has been involved in the leadership of CRG since his arrival in August 2001. Kurt completed his undergraduate degree in 1981 from the University of Evansville where he played baseball. He most recently obtained his Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota (June 2002) with an emphasis of study in Higher Education and Sports Administration. Kurt also received a Masters of Sports Administration degree from Ohio University. Prior to joining CRG, Kurt spent nearly twenty years in intercollegiate athletic administration including his most recent full time position as the commissioner of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from 1997-2000. Kurt also served as commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference from 1991-1997 (served as an interim capacity for six months in 2000-2001), following three years as Associate Athletic Director at American University. Kurt spent several years at K & K Insurance Agency as Director, Intercollegiate Sports Division and as Assistant Athletic Director at Central Michigan University.
Kurt is a notable speaking in the area of career transitioning and has been on of the feature speakers of the NCAA Career Connection program at the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Conventions. Kurt was also recently inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Kurt is married to Susan Montagne Patberg who is the Women's Head Soccer Coach at Emory University.
SENIOR RECRUITMENT TEAM
JACK CARRINGTON, Senior Medical Sales Consultant
Jack, who joined CRG in the summer of 2002, is formerly a sales representative and regional sales manager with the Instrument Division of Stryker Corporation for over 18 years. Before that stint, he sold surgical instruments, lasers, and operating microscopes with Edward Weck & Co. Jack attained his B.A. in psychology from Pepperdine University, M.A. in psychology from Princeton University, and M.S. in business administration from Columbia University. At CRG, Jack specializes in working with experienced medical sales candidates and brings a wealth of experience to a very important segment of CRG's business.
ELI FISHER, Senior Recruiter/Principal
Eli received his undergraduate degree from The University of Montana where he also participated in Track and Field. Prior to joining CRG, Eli held a prestigious medical sales position with DePuy Mitek, a division of Johnson and Johnson. Eli's countless hours in the operating room provides our clients in the medical field with a very knowledgeable recruiter. Eli also earned numerous sales awards during his career in the pharmaceutical industry, including a nomination as the West Coast Rookie of the Year in 2003 and a nomination to the West Coast President's Counsel. "I have always attributed my top performing sales track record to the lessons I learned while being a student-athlete. Joining CRG was a natural fit and everyday I look forward to uniting top performing collegiate athletes with outstanding organizations."