Montana State Northern Lights & Skylights Athletics

Christian Oberquell has dedicated more than two decades to MSU-Northern Athletics, serving as Head Athletic Trainer, Associate Athletic Director, and ultimately Director of Athletics. He served as Head Athletic Trainer from 2001-2012, was promoted to Associate Athletic Director in 2007, became Athletic Director in 2012, and transitioned to a full-time Director of Athletics role in 2013. During his leadership, Northern teams earned conference championships, national tournament appearances, All-American honors, and national titles. Oberquell has also represented MSU-Northern through numerous leadership roles within the Frontier Conference and the NAIA, including service on the NAIA National Administrative Council and Executive Committee. A Frontier Conference Athletic Director of the Year and recipient of MSU-Northern's Golden "N" Award, his dedication to student-athletes and collegiate athletics has left a lasting legacy at Northern and beyond.