Quick Facts
Biography
Nathan Mumm (born December 20, 1973 in Everett, Washington) 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. Mumm is known as a key leader in Snohomish County regarding business and entertainment. He is the founder of the National Athletic Basketball League and was also the commissioner and compliance director.
Business Career
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. Mumm sold the National Athletic Basketball League to Productive Citizens Incorporated. Considered the driving force behind the 3 year old league, Mumm has shown great leadership to go along with his everlasting competitive spirit. The league has definitely progressed under his guidance. He is now ready to take on new endeavors and feels he has left the league in great hands with its new owners. The league has decided to honor Nathan Mumm by naming its championship trophy after him.
Mumm served for ten years on the Pacific Northwest Leadership board in Snohomish County. In 2011 Nathan was elected to the board of the National Athletic Basketball League and was elected as the first commissioner of the league. Currently Mumm is working a new original sport called “Gridiron Ball” and is looking to start up a league of this unique sport in the winter of 2016 - 2017.
Microsoft: 1994-2005
Mumm was a ten-year employee at Microsoft and served as Senior/Lead Program Manager, Product Manager and Executive Support technician at Microsoft for 10+ years. During this time he supervised many technology teams, and collaborated on the development of the original Xbox and one of the product visionaries for the creation of SharePoint Technologies.
Courtyard Media Foundation: 2005-2007
Mumm as the President, working at Courtyard Media Foundation, was in charge of all aspects of the Basketball Operations for the Everett (2007 season) / Snohomish County Explosion (2008-2010 season) Professional Minor league basketball team.
Vulcan Inc: 2007-2013
Mumm worked as the Director of Executive Service directly for the Founder, Paul Allen and CEO. Mumm oversaw all of technology for the co-founder of Microsoft.
Copiers NW | BluZebra Technology: 2014
Mumm works as the Chief Technology Officer CTO for the 40 million dollar private company.
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.
Coaching Record-
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 Head Coach (2010)
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 both the head coach and Athletic Director at Puget Sound Christian College. http://www.pscc.edu
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In 2007-2010, Mumm served as the Snohomish County Explosion Chairman and was also the General Manager of the club in 2007-2008. In 2008, Mumm serves as assistant coach to fix defensive problems on the court.In 2004, Mumm starts his second year at PSCC and drops game to Alaska Fairbanks.
Mumm and the Anchors drop their second game to NCAA Division II Alaska Fairbanks.
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.
Mumm is the President of Courtyard Media Foundation.
In 2006, Courtyard Media became the owner of the Snohomish County Explosion.
In 2010, Nathan became the Head Coach of the Snohomish County Explosion.