Friday, July 19, 2019

Part of a regular series.

Throughout the year, GNACsports.com uses this space to profile conference student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Collectively, it is these individuals who make the GNAC one of the top NCAA Division II athletic conferences in the nation.

Name: Peter Crabb
Institution: Northwest Nazarene
Title: Professor of Finance & Economics
Research Area: Financial Markets and Economic Freedom
Years at Institution: 20
Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan

Colleges Attended: Michigan State University, University of Colorado and University of Oregon.

College Major/Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in business management, Master's of Business Administration in finance and a Ph.D. in international economics and financial economics.

Why Did You Decide To Become A Faculty Athletic Representative: I took the position at the urging of fellow faculty members and the college president. I'm glad they pushed me.

Who Has Influenced You The Most As A Professional - Either As An Inspiration, A Mentor, Or Philosophically: Jesus

Favorite Part Of Your Job: Meeting students.

What Does Division II Mean To You: A well-balanced college experience.

Best Advice You’d Give To Student-Athletes: Be disciplined in all areas of your life.

Favorite Sports Team: Detroit Tigers.