Gene Brooks

Gene Brooks has served at Concordia University, Nebraska for more than two decades and currently leads as Vice President of Student Affairs. In this role, he oversees the university’s Student Life Office, which includes housing, student activities, student conduct and student organizations, as well as the counseling center, health center, first year advising, retention, career services and Title IX efforts. Through his work, Brooks helps create a supportive, Christ-centered environment where students can grow in all areas of life. 

A two-time Concordia graduate, Brooks holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with majors in theology and physical education/coaching and a master’s degree in family life ministry. He considers his work on campus a ministry, one that allows him to walk alongside students and colleagues in faith. 

Brooks was inducted into the University of Sioux Falls Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023 for his coaching achievements there from 2006 to 2012. He was also honored with induction into the Concordia University, Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996 and the NAIA Hall of Fame in 2004. 

Brooks and his wife, Janice ’89, have been married for 37 years. Together, they have five children and eight grandchildren. The Brooks family treasures their time together, and Gene especially enjoys horseback riding, hunting, fishing, gardening and building things in his spare time.