Nathan Mumm

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Nathan Mumm
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Born
Nathan Joseph Mumm

(1973-12-20) December 20, 1973 (age 50)
Education Everett Community College (never finished hired directly to Microsoft)
Occupations
  • Technologist
  • Radio Host
  • Entrepreneur
TitlePresident, Courtyard Media Foundation

Nathan Mumm (from Everett, Washington) is a Snohomish County multi-business executive. Born in 1973, his success in property management, technology, and media, including the national weekly radio show TechTime Radio, has allowed him to diversify into many ventures within the Pacific Northwest. He is the current radio talk show host for TechTime Radio. He was the original owner of the Snohomish County Explosion that played in the National Athletic Basketball League and International Basketball League. He is currently the President of Courtyard Media Foundation, a non-profit foundation in Snohomish County. He is also the event organizer for GeekFest, a three-day extravaganza of fun and entertainment on the third weekend of July in Everett, Washington. Mumm is known as a key leader in Snohomish County in terms of business and entertainment. He founded the National Athletic Basketball League and was the commissioner and compliance director. Growing up in the town of Marysville, he graduated from Marysville Pilchuck High School in 1992. He currently lives in Snohomish, Washington.

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Early life

A graduate of Marysville Pilchuck High School, Nathan studied Business at Everett Community College. He left college early to work for Microsoft, where he remained for thirteen years before retiring. He is a graduate of the Thunderbird School of Global Management with an Executive Certificate in International Marketing.

Career

Radio and broadcasting

Hubbard Radio

TechTimeRadio with Nathan Mumm:2020 - Current Mumm is the main host of the popular technology radio show that airs nationwide across the United States called TechTime Radio. In 2022, Nathan was honored at KKNW1150am radio station "Spotlight of the Month" for TechTimeRadio with Nathan Mumm. [1] The show is broadcast live weekly from the studio of 880am KIXI(Seattle) and 1150am KKNW (Seattle). This public radio show is currently broadcasting in Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and San Francisco markets. He is also the creative producer of the show with the tagline "The Show that Makes You Go Hmmm, Technology News of the Week. The show is designed for a non-technical audience with news "Weeks Ahead" of the mainstream media. As a Microsoft Alumni, Nathan has a substantial historical perspective of technology and blends this with special guests on the show. The weekly show hosts sip whiskey as they review a new flavor each week, with a thumbs up or down rating at the show's end.

Technology Consultant

Elite Executive Services:2019 - Current Mumm works as the Chief Information Officer CIO for high net-worth businesses with their CIO on Demand services based in the Greater Seattle area. He continues to be a top speaker on many technology topics, from Keynote Segments to breakout meeting room lectures. In 2020, Nathan Mumm was interviewed on The Shrimp Tank Podcast Seattle - The Best Entrepreneur Podcast In The Country. [2] In 2021, Nathan Mumm was interviewed on Unleashed the Podcast. [3]

Non Profit

Courtyard Media Foundation:2005-Present Mumm is the President of Courtyard Media Foundation. [4] , includes an overview of iTalkRadiolive, the 24/7 talk internet radio station, Courtyard Media Films, GSAGameExpo, GeekFest West, and sports aspects of key athletic operations. Which included the Basketball Operations for the Everett Explosion (2007 season) / Snohomish County Explosion (2008-2010 season) Professional Minor league basketball team.

Technologist

Copiers Northwest | BluZEBRA Technology:2014-2019 Mumm worked as the Chief Technology Officer CTO for the 40 million dollar private company in Seattle and oversaw all technical items related to Copiers Northwest's internal Technology Department along with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) that was called BluZEBRA.

Vulcan Inc:2007-2013 Mumm worked as the Director of Executive Services directly for the Founder, Paul Allen and CEO. Mumm administered all of the technology aspects for the co-founder of Microsoft. While at Vulcan Mumm, supervised Paul's Band, Physical Security Detail, Media Operations, Executive Support, and Onsite Support Operations for the owners.

Microsoft:1994-2005 Mumm worked at Microsoft for ten years, serving as Senior/Lead Program Manager, Product Manager, and Executive Support technician. During this time, he supervised many technology teams, collaborated on the development of the original Xbox, and was one of the product visionaries for the creation of SharePoint Technologies.

Awards

In 2011, Nathan was elected to the board of the National Athletic Basketball League and was elected as the league's first commissioner. Mumm, the original co-founder of the National Athletic Basketball League, which started in 2010, sold the startup professional league to Productive Citizens Incorporated in the summer of 2011. Considered the driving force behind the 2-year league, Mumm demonstrated great leadership to go along with his everlasting competitive spirit. The league honored Nathan Mumm by naming its championship trophy after him.

Mumm served for ten years on the Pacific Northwest Leadership board in Snohomish County. Currently Mumm is working on a new original sport called "Gridiron-Ball" and is looking to start up a league of this unique sport in the winter of 2024.

Basketball career

Nathan has been involved with coaching basketball since 1991 and has been a head coach in the college and professional ranks for many years. He now serves and volunteers as a basket official with the Snohomish County Basketball Officials SCBBO.

Coaching Record- Career Record: 431 wins, 92 losses

Pro Career Record: 1 Year Head Coach - 2 Years Assistant Coach Record as Head Coach: 8 wins 3 losses Snohomish County Explosion of the National Athletic Basketball League In 2010, Nathan became the Head Coach of the Snohomish County Explosion. [5]

2 Years Assistant Coach - 28 wins - 9 losses Nathan also served two years as an associate head coach in the Semi-Pro League of the IBL In 2006 and then again in the 2008 season.

College Career Record: 3 Years Head Coach/Athletic Director 2003-2005 Record as Head Coach: 27 wins, 18 losses. In 2004 was the NACCA National Champions with a tournament championship win over Reed College from Oregon. Nathan was the head coach and Athletic Director at Puget Sound Christian College. https://web.archive.org/web/20050309055355/http://www.pscc.edu/page.aspx?id=45307

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[6] In 2007-2010, Mumm served as the Snohomish County Explosion Chairman and was also the General Manager of the club in 2007-2008.

[7] In 2008, Mumm serves as assistant coach to fix defensive problems on the court.

[8] In 2004, Mumm starts his second year at PSCC and drops game to Alaska Fairbanks.

[9] Mumm and the Anchors drop their second game to NCAA Division II Alaska Fairbanks.

[10] Co-Founder and Commissioner of the NABL Nathan Mumm steps down as sale of the NABL moves to new ownership group led by Ty White.

Courtyard Media Foundation

History

[11] In 2006, Courtyard Media Foundation became the ownership group of the Snohomish County Explosion. [12]


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Business positions
Preceded by
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Snohomish County Explosion Founder
2006–2011
Succeeded by
Chris Weakley, and WCW Basketball Academy
Preceded by
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National Athletic Basketball League Founder
2009–2011
Succeeded by
Ty White
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None
Gridiron Ball League Founder
2019-Present
Succeeded by
none