Front Office U Welcomes Jim Kahler!

This week's episode features a sports business and education leader whose career has spanned college athletics, professional sports with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and academia.

Jim shares how his journey, from swimming at Xavier and growing up as one of three boys inspired by his Irish grandfather, led him to launch the renowned Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University.

He reflects on building the College of Business at Cleveland State, staying close to family, and the mentors and moments that shaped his path, including stories about Vince McMahon’s former VP, Basil DeVito, and the legacy of Walter O’Malley.

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