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Mike Wolfert

Mike Wolfert
CEO, Teall Properties Group, Winston-Salem, NC

Founder and CEO, TPG

Mike Wolfert is the Founder and CEO of TPG, a leading sports marketing and media agency recognized for its dynamic culture and industry leadership. Under Mike’s guidance, TPG was named the Gold Medalist for Best Places to Work by Sports Business Journal in the sports agency category during its first two years of eligibility.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Science in Business (Marketing) from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 1988, and is a proud graduate of the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Sports Administration program (Class of 1989). He has remained deeply engaged with »¨¼¾´«Ã½ throughout his career, serving on the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Sports Administration Advisory Board from 2018 to 2025, including a term as the board’s first-ever Chair from 2021 to 2023.

Mike and his wife, Michele Wolfert (MSA ’90), established an endowed scholarship to support future OUSA students. They are the proud parents of three children — all of whom have attended »¨¼¾´«Ã½:

  • Michael Wolfert – MBA ’18, MSA ’19
  • Amanda Wolfert – MBA ’19, MSA ’20 (currently Associate Director of the Ohio Bobcat Club)
  • Mary Cathryn Wolfert – currently pursuing her MBA (’25) and MSA (’26) at »¨¼¾´«Ã½

Mike’s family has a deep-rooted connection to »¨¼¾´«Ã½. His parents — Ken Wolfert (BSED ’65) and Pat Wolfert (BAEE ’69) — are both OU alumni, and his father began his professional career at »¨¼¾´«Ã½ as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Mike was born in Athens during that time. His brothers, Matt Wolfert (’90) and Dan Wolfert (’01), also graduated from the Sports Administration program, continuing the family legacy.

In recognition of his professional accomplishments and commitment to the university community, Mike received the Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019 from the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Sports Administration Program and the Award for Achievement in Business in 2023 from the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ College of Business.

A long-time advocate for diversity in sports business, Mike has also held leadership roles on numerous nonprofit and community boards and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.