Bio

Andrew Ripke begins his second year with Rochester Christian University, heading into the 2026-2027 year. 

Ripke's responsibilities at RCU include overseeing the live stats and live streams for all Warrior home sporting events, maintaining the RCU Athletics website, voting for WHAC players of the week, and overseeing social media campaigns for Warrior Athletics, growing the department's social media presence by 15% in the first year. Ripke has also been a national voter for the NAIA players of the week in men's wrestling.

The Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduate began his career as a sports information director intern while at CUAA. While there, he took stats for multiple sports, helped maintain the athletic website, and created game previews. He then transitioned to Madonna University, where he was a Graduate Assistant of Athletic Communications, Marketing, and Promotions. During his time there, he increased the social media presence of the sports he was responsible for, as well as assisted with game day management.

Ripke returned to his alma mater as the Assistant Sports Information Director, where he has been for the last four years. In addition to his role as the Assistant SID, he coordinated the final Athletics Hall of Fame class for CUAA, organized the Concordia Cardinals Club, and managed ticket sales for various events, including the NAIA Cheer and Dance National Championships. He also served as an adjunct professor for two years. Ripke was awarded the CUAA Legacy award for his commitment to CUAA Athletics in April 2025. 

In addition to his work in athletics departments, he has also interned at Super Bowl LII and LIX, the Copa America 2016, and been an event intern with the Toledo Mud Hens.

Ripke is a member of the College Sport Communicators (CSC).