Chris Kaufman, Assistant Commissioner, Foundation President

Chris Kaufman

Sports: Girls Golf, Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis 

Email: ckaufman@ihsaa.org 

As an IHSAA Assistant Commissioner, Chris Kaufman oversees boys’ and girls’ golf along with boys’ and girls’ tennis. Kaufman also manages, develops and administers all IHSAA media properties and serves as the official spokesperson for the Association. Specifically, Chris oversees all aspects of the innovative IHSAA Champions Television Network and IHSAATV.org web video streaming. He serves as the liaison for corporate partnerships, community relations, business media, and provides support for the 21 IHSAA state championship events. In 2023, Kaufman assumed an additional role within the IHSAA as he was named the President of the IHSAA Foundation.

Previously, Kaufman was a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations National Record Committee from 2011-2014. The NFHS recognized his outstanding achievements with an NFHS Citation of Merit in 2019.

Kaufman was originally hired at the IHSAA as Director of Communications in 2006. He served in that capacity until he was elevated to Assistant Commissioner in 2012.

Prior to joining the IHSAA, Chris served as Director of Marketing and Communications for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis for 16 years. In addition to his administrative duties, Kaufman served as an assistant football coach for 16 years and assistant baseball coach for 7 years. Kaufman also served (1993-2005) as the Sports Information Director for the Indiana Basketball All-Stars who compete annually in the Indiana/Kentucky All-Star Series. In addition, he has assisted numerous events such as the Indiana Football North/South All-Star Game, four men’s and women’s NCAA Final Four Championship tournaments, and the Women’s Big 10 Championship tournaments. In 2000, Kaufman was awarded the Ken Leffler Memorial Award by the Indiana Football Coaches Association for his contributions.

Kaufman graduated in 1990 from the University of Indianapolis earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration while playing for the Greyhounds Football and Baseball teams on scholarship. He competed as a place-kicker and punter for the Greyhounds earning All-Conference and Pre-Season All-American honors. A Kokomo native, Kaufman graduated from Northwestern High School in 1984, earning eight varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball.

Kaufman and his wife, Stephanie, have two children, Mary Katherine (Katie), and Blake. Stephanie is a graduate of Warren Central High School and was a member of the school’s 1984 State Runner-Up basketball team. She was named an Indiana All-Star and played collegiately at the University of Indianapolis. They reside in Indianapolis.