Portland State University Athletics Selects Short’s Travel Management as Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services

Portland State University Athletics has selected Short’s Travel Management as its Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services. Short’s will oversee and manage all aspects of athletic travel, including group and individual commercial air travel, charter plane services, group and individual hotel accommodations, recruiting and team rental car arrangements, and charter bus services, including coordinated fly drive logistics.

Through this partnership, Portland State University Athletics gains a centralized, athletics focused travel structure designed to provide operational efficiency, financial visibility, and comprehensive service support across all sports. Short’s will deliver an integrated model that aligns commercial air, charter air, hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation under one accountable partner.

“Athletic travel requires precision, urgency, and proactive coordination,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “We are proud to be selected by Portland State University Athletics as their Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services. Our team is purpose built for collegiate athletics, and we look forward to delivering a seamless travel experience that supports PSU’s student athletes, coaches, and administrators.”

Katie Burton, Associate Athletic Director and Former Head Coach at Portland State University Athletics added, “Selecting Short’s Travel Management as our Official Partner for Athletic Travel Services strengthens our ability to manage travel efficiently and responsibly. Their experience in collegiate athletics and their integrated approach to commercial air, charter services, hotel accommodations, rental cars, and charter bus transportation provide our department with the confidence and accountability we value.”

About Short’s Travel Management

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, Short’s Travel Management is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletic travel. Operating exclusively in the athletics space since 2021, Short’s supports more than 110 full service athletic departments and coordinates travel for more than 1,600 teams annually. The company provides comprehensive services including commercial air, charter air, group hotel sourcing, charter bus coordination, and proprietary travel technology built specifically for collegiate programs.Learn more at https://www.shortstravel.com

About Portland State University Athletics

Portland State University Athletics sponsors 15 NCAA Division I programs and competes in the Big Sky Conference. The department supports more than 300 student athletes across a broad range of men’s and women’s sports and is committed to excellence in competition, academics, and holistic student athlete development. PSU Athletics emphasizes leadership, community engagement, and competitive success while representing Portland State University and the city of Portland with pride. Through strong institutional support and a focus on student athlete success both on and off the field, the program continues to build a culture centered on achievement, accountability, and opportunity.Learn more at https://goviks.com.