Responsibilities: Strategic communications, media relations and media operations for men’s basketball; oversight of most other sport contacts
Alma Mater/Degree/Year: CU/B.A., English/2005; Florida/M.S., Sport Management/2014
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
UAA staff since: March 2009
Twitter: @denverparler
In their own words…
What is your favorite memory as a UAA employee?
If we're talking about a single moment, I don't know how you top Chris Chiozza's game-winning shot at Madison Square Garden to beat Wisconsin in the 2017 Sweet 16. The combination of the moment, the stakes, the venue, the way the game played out (and the associated roller coaster of emotions), I will never forget that.
In terms of a longer-term memory, I loved watching the growth of our 2014 seniors over the course of several years, ultimately leading to an unforgettable 30-game winning streak that culminated with the Final Four. The unbridled joy from those guys after finally breaking through for a Final Four through sacrifice, resilience, care for one another and a commitment to following the guidance of the coaching staff was so rewarding to see. I’ll never forget those guys or that season.
What is the best part about your job?
Having an opportunity to work side-by-side with people who go all out to be the best that they can possibly be. So much of a sports communications professional's job quality is determined by the head coach they work with, and I have had the privilege of working with some of the best people in the business over the course of my time here.
What do you like to do “off the field”?
Spending time with my wife,
Megan, and our four kids, Sawyer, Millie, Ever and Walker. We love sports and traveling and combine the two whenever possible, which often results in summer vacations that squeeze in side trips to MLB games.
