Paul Kabbes

Paul Kabbes currently serves as the Deputy Athletic Director at Illinois State University, a position held since October 2023. Prior to this role, Paul spent two years as Deputy Athletic Director at Oral Roberts University and held various positions at Louisiana Tech University, including Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Associate Athletic Director for Development. Additional experience includes serving as Associate Athletic Director for External Operations at the University of Illinois Springfield, Associate Director of Development at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Fundraising Intern at the Miracle League of Central Illinois. Paul began a career in athletics as a Graduate Assistant for Development in the Athletics Department at Illinois State University. Paul holds a Master's degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Illinois State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois Wesleyan University.