Northern Michigan University

Hans Andel was hired as the equipment supervisor at NorthernMichigan University in January of 2011. Prior to his hiring, heworked as assistant equipment manager and student manager sinceJuly of 1999, at NMU.

Andel works with all 13 varsity sports, with his primary focuson football. Duties include, ordering safety equipment for theteams, fitting athletes with protective equipment, fixing brokenequipment, ordering practice and game apparel for the teams,practice field, locker room and game day set-up.

Andel received a bachelor’s degree in social sciencegeography from NMU. He is also a certified equipment managerthrough the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA).

Andel is also the faculty adviser for the NMU fencing club.