Faculty & Staff
Roger Kerfoot
Roger Kerfoot is an Assistant Professor of Sports Management at Illinois College, where he teaches courses in sport management, business, marketing, sport law and ethics, and event and facility management. He brings extensive experience in education, athletics, administration, and leadership to the classroom.
Kerfoot emphasizes experiential, student-centered learning by connecting academic concepts to real-world issues in the sport industry. His professional interests include athletic administration, sport law and governance, NIL and the transfer portal, sport marketing, event and facility management, and sport analytics. He is also actively involved in curriculum development, academic advising, internship supervision, and student mentoring.
Kerfoot is committed to preparing students with the knowledge, critical-thinking skills, professionalism, and practical experience necessary for successful careers in the sport industry.
What do you enjoy most about working with students?
"What I enjoy most about working with students is seeing their growth throughout their college experience. I enjoy getting to know students individually, learning about their goals and interests, and helping them connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world opportunities. It is especially rewarding to see students gain confidence, develop professionally, and begin to recognize the possibilities available to them after graduation."