Northern Vermont University - Lyndon Men's Cross Country

Ummer has also served as the conference and regional chairman of cross country as well as mens and womens regional NAIA rater. Under Ummers leadership the mens and womens cross country teams have advanced seven times to the NAIA national championships, twice to the USCAA national championships, and have won 25 conference titles. In addition to the nine national qualifying teams, 20 individuals have qualified for nationals championships which includes three Academic All-Americans and four All-Americans. In addition to his administrative and coaching duties, Ummer also teaches a number of courses in Lyndons Exercise Science Department. Prior to being named the Director of Athletics (2004) for the Hornets, Chris served as Lyndons Head Athletic Trainer for 18 years and Sports Information Director for six years. Ummer is a 1985 graduate of Castleton State College (B.S.) and a 1986 graduate of Indiana State University (M.S.). He has three children and lives in Lyndonville, Vt with his wife Erin and their youngest son Mason.