Nick Madsen joined the Samford University community in September of 2004 as Coordinator of Campus Recreation. In January 2006, he was named the Director of Campus Recreation. With the opening of the new recreational and wellness complex in fall of 2024, he became the Executive Director of Campus Recreation.

Originally from Algona, Iowa, he graduated from North Iowa Area Community College with his Associates degree and finished his Bachelor's degree in Recreational Management at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. He went on to complete his masters work in Sports Administration at University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

Nick's responsibilities over Campus Recreation include day-to-day operation of department; selection and supervision of 5 full time staff members and over 150 student staff; oversight of department policies, procedures, assessments, programming, and practices; management of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including scheduling; and management of patron membership. Programs currently offered include fitness programs, intramural sports, sports clubs, and outdoor recreation.