The College Athletics Business Management Association (CABMA) is proud to announce the 2025-2026 CABMA Colleague Spotlight. Get to know CABMA members and make connections with the monthly spotlight.

This month the spotlight turns to CABMA member Eric Rigg!

Job Title: Director of Athletic Business Operations

Institution: East Stroudsburg University (PA)

E-mail Address: Erigg@esu.edu

Twitter: @ericrigg

What is one of the greatest aspects of being involved in athletics?
To be a part of a team culture and witness the success of the student – athletes.

Most memorable sporting event attended?
I have attended the Final Four for the last few years. My start came in college basketball. It's an enjoyable weekend to see my coaching friends, make new connections and watch One Shining Moment on the scoreboard after the National Title game.

Favorite CABMA memory?
My favorite memory is going to the convention and attending the CAMBA Top Golf event.

What's the most important thing the CABMA membership should know about you?
I'm always eager to learn, develop my skills and build relationships. I'm passionate and enjoy the interacting with friends and colleagues about intercollegiate athletics.

What are you looking forward to this academic year?
Seeing the success of our teams and student athletes, building off last year's historic year.

Book Recommendation?
Mission Possible – Go Create a Life That Counts by Tim Tebow

Best piece of professional advice you've received?
Be personable, relate to many as people as you can, it is a relationship business that's all about timing and opportunity.

About CABMA: CABMA is an organization devoted to the establishment, maintenance and implementation of the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in the scope, policies and procedures involved in the management and administration of business in the athletics departments and associations of colleges and universities. For more information about CABMA, please visit www.cabma.com. CABMA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 61st year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.