Edinboro University Athletics

Baumgartner joined the Edinboro Athletics staff in 1984 as an assistant wrestling coach with the then Division II wrestling program beginning 34 years of service to Edinboro. After seven years as the assistant coach, he was promoted to head wrestling coach in 1991. Baumgartner transitioned to interim athletic director in 1997 and took on the role permanently in 1998. After 20 years as the Director of Athletics, Baumgartner moved to the Advancement Office where he served three years as the Assistant Vice President for Advancement. Baumgartner retired from Edinboro University in 2020.
 
In his tenure as Director of Athletics, Baumgartner oversaw growth in facilities, fundraising, student-athlete welfare in addition to the Scots competitive success claiming 52 PSAC Team Championships.
 
All of the facilities in and on which the Scots competed saw upgrades and enhancements while Baumgartner was the Director of Athletics. Three of those facilities were built during his tenure, the Mike Zafirovski Sports and Recreation Center, the tennis courts and the softball field. Improvements to Sox Harrison Stadium included the first synthetic turf surface, lights as well as expanded and renovated locker room facilities. Inside McComb Fieldhouse, new and improved spaces were created sports information, athletic training as well as a team video room and concession area in the lobby. The McComb lobby as saw an upgrade with a digital hall of fame display as well as branded Championship Wall and Student-Athlete Honors display.
 
Also during his tenure, Baumgartner began a number of fundraising initiatives while enhancing those that were already in place. He started the Annual Athletic Fund drive, initiated the Friends and Family donor program as well as opened the door to online giving for athletics. He worked to enhance the Curly Halmi Memorial Scholarship, a committee he still is on today, as well as enhancing the summer camp and facility rentals increasing revenue to the institution.
 
 Baumgartner also enhanced the student-athlete experience at Edinboro by initiating the NCAA Make-A-Wish program with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He also enhanced or began numerous community service programs involving Fighting Scot student-athletes.
 
Baumgartner was a four-time Olympic medalist claiming gold in 1984 and 1992. He was the USA's captain and flagbearer at the 1996 Olympic games. He was a three-time World Champion among numerous other accolades.