Pat Goss

Biography

Northwestern University announced the appointment of Pat Goss as Chief Operating Officer for Northwestern Athletics & Recreation in July 2025. A longstanding and accomplished figure within the Northwestern community, Goss led the golf program for decades and most recently served as Interim Senior Deputy Director of Athletics. As Chief Operating Officer, Goss is responsible for critical operational functions including the finance and business office, human resources, the general manager position, event and facilities management, sport administration, equipment services, and information technology. Goss also plays a pivotal role in ensuring comprehensive care for student-athletes by overseeing the partnership with Northwestern Medicine, sports psychology, and student affairs. Additionally, he continues his direct involvement with the golf programs, serving as the sport administrator for both the men's and women's teams. Goss brings more than three decades of comprehensive leadership and coaching experience within Northwestern Athletics. As Co-Sport Administrator, Goss provided comprehensive administrative oversight for Football and Men's Basketball, managing scheduling and related contracts, and acting as the Big Ten Conference liaison. Additionally, he played a central role in strategic initiatives, overseeing the implementation of revenue sharing and NIL Go platforms, and managing the initial budgeting, negotiation, and contract execution of NIL licensing agreements. His port