Craig Pankow

Craig Pankow has extensive experience in the education and fitness industries. Craig currently serves as the President of Pacific Rim Christian University, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to their current role, they were the Vice President of Enrollment at the university, where they focused on student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student life, and student retention. Craig also worked as the Employment & Training Manager at Alu Like, Inc., and the Senior Director of Admissions at Heald College. Before entering the education field, they held positions in the fitness industry, including Director of High School Activities at Remington College, Fitness Counselor at Gold's Gym, and Assistant General Manager at Bally Total Fitness.

Craig Pankow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise & Sports Science - Fitness from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1998. Craig then went on to complete a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Chaminade University of Honolulu from 2009 to 2013.