Drew Harinen is in his first year (2026-27) as Assistant Director for Athletic Compliance at Wayne State College.
Harinen comes to Wayne State after working one year as Assistant Compliance and Event Operations at Southwest Minnesota State. He also worked one year as an athletic compliance intern at Minnesota State. At SMSU, Harinen conducted eligibility status and monitored NCAA and NSIC compliance-related responsibilities while at MSU he assisted in the day-to-day management and organization of athletic recruitment and monitored student-athlete academic progress to maintain eligibility.
A native of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Harinen earned his bachelor's degree in sport management with a minor in business administration from Minnesota State and is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration and corporate finance concentration from Southwest Minnesota State.
updated 7/31/26
