(Updated on July 1, 2026)
Corey Borchardt was named WIAC Commissioner effective July 1, 2026. He previoiusly served as commissioner for the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) since July 2008, and ushered the conference into a new era in its history in securing Division III membership with the NCAA. Under his leadership, the UMAC has added two new full member institutions and eight associate member institutions, added six conference-sponsored sports and championships, and secured automatic qualification berths to the NCAA Division III Championship in five additional sports.
Borchardt, a native of Rib Lake, Wis., has been extensively involved in DIII athletics at the national level He is a member of the Division III Commissioners Association Executive Committee and currently serving as Vice President and represents the group on the NCAA Convention Planning Committee.
Borchardt was as a member of the NCAA Division III Membership Committee from 2021-25, serving as chair of the committee for the final two years. He recently concluded a four-year term on the National Association for Division III Athletics Administrators Executive Committee. He was previously a member of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee (serving as chair for two years) and the NCAA Division III Strategic Planning & Finance Committee. Borchardt completed four-year terms on the NCAA Division III Baseball Committee and NCAA Division III Women’s and Ethnic Minority Internship Grant Selection Committee, which he chaired in the final year of committee service.
Borchardt was on the staff at University of Northwestern (Minn.) as the Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information from 2003-07. Remaining at Northwestern after his time in sports information, he directed the Office of College Communications, followed by his role as the Assistant Campaign Director.
Early career experiences for Borchardt included time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Borchardt has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Northwestern and a master’s degree in athletics sports management from the University of St. Thomas (Minn.). Corey and his wife Lexi have three children Parker (20), Gavin (17) and Mya (14).