Education

Southern Oregon University; Ashland, OR (2025-present)

Graduate Degree Program: Master of Business Administration

Undergraduate Degree Program: Bachelor of Science in Media Innovation

Undergraduate Minors Programs:

• Business Administration
• Digital Cinema

Undergraduate Certificate Program:

• Professional Social Media

Micro-Credential Programs:

• Broadcast News Production
• Visual Storytelling
• Multimedia Journalism
• Design-Thinking & Lean Entrepreneurship

Faculty Mentors: Erik Palmer, PhD; and Douglas Daley, MBA

Institutional GPA: 3.92

Lone Star College System – The Woodlands, TX (2017-2018)

Degree Program: Associate of Arts, magna cum laude

Certifications and Training

Lone Star College System – The Woodlands, TX (2012-2013)

Texas Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

Fire Academy Online – Rosenberg, TX (2012–2012)

Basic Structural Firefighter I

Basic Structural Firefighter II

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (September 2012)

Incident Command Training System

• IS-5.a: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
• IS-100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
• IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
• IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Academic/Research Interests

Strategic Communications

Social Media Strategy

Event Management

Public Relations

Photography

Videography

Journalism

Marketing

Sales

Publications and Interviews

“Raiders Ride CCC Tournament Momentum as National Championship Defense Opens at Laurel Park”

The Siskiyou, May 12, 2026

“Deloitte Plan Frames Next Steps for Response to SOU’s Enduring Financial Crisis”

The Siskiyou, May 11, 2026

“Dr. Bernie Boscoe”

SOU News: Faculty and Staff Spotlight, May 4, 2026

“Hovey, Trimp Headline Kool April Drags Winners at Redding Motorsports Park”

P1 Sports Media, May 1, 2026

“Raider Beach Volleyball Earns National Title”

The Siskiyou, April 29, 2026

“Professor Greg Grano”

SOU News: Faculty and Staff Spotlight, April 13, 2026

“Shaffer Runs the Gauntlet at West vs. East Race in Tucson”

P1 Sports Media, March 28, 2026

“Two First-Time Winners Crowned in Lucas Oil Series at Arizona Nationals”

P1 Sports Media, March 23, 2026

“Professor Al Case”

SOU News: Faculty and Staff Spotlight, February 24, 2026

“TB Promotions Names Abercrombie to Commentary and Operations Teams”

P1 Sports Media, February 23, 2026

“Cowie Opens NHRA Championship Defense with Win in Phoenix”

P1 Sports Media, February 23, 2026

“Heritage Series Opens Season in Tucson”

P1 Sports Media, February 19, 2026

“Dr. Alexander Gonzalez”

SOU News: Faculty and Staff Spotlight, January 29, 2026

“Campus & Community Resources Help SOU Students Navigate SNAP Uncertainty”

The Siskiyou, November 2, 2025

“SOU Percussion Ensemble Launches Eclectic Playlist for 2025–26 Season”

The Siskiyou, October 31, 2025

“One Year In: Move to Central Hall Strengthens Student Services at SOU”

The Siskiyou, October 13, 2025

“Brookings-Based Rookie Racer Finishes Top-8 in NHRA Pacific Division”

Curry Coastal Pilot, October 23, 2024, p. 1

“Racing | 2 Samoa Drag Strip Racers Compete in Las Vegas”

The Times-Standard, October 17, 2024

“Father Versus Son Funny Car Final at Samoa’s Battle at the Beach”

National Dragster, September 2024, Vol. 65, Iss. 9, p. 161

Presentations

“Jefferson Public Radio Video-Based Social Media Campaign Review”

COMM 508: Advanced Creative Campaigns Workshop, June 2026

“A/V, Accessibility, Operations, and Compliance for Events at SOU”

BA 510: Event Management, June 2026

“Livestreaming: From Side Show to Center Stage”

BA 510: Event Management, May 2026

“Jefferson Public Radio Video-Based Social Media Campaign Preview”

COMM 508: Advanced Creative Campaigns Workshop, April 2026

“America’s Most Powerful Marketing Machines”

DCIN 204: Reality on Your Screen, December 2025

Scholarships, Honors, and Awards

Mike Booth Award for the College Sports Communication Staff of the Year

Cascade Collegiate Conference: June 2026

Arthur B. Levis Memorial Journalism Scholarship

Southern Oregon University: June 2026

Clifford and Phyllis B. Chaney Scholarship

Southern Oregon University: June 2026

President’s List

Southern Oregon University: Winter 2026, Fall 2025

Lone Star College System: Spring 2018, Fall 2017

Provost’s List

Southern Oregon University: Spring 2026

Churchill Transfer Scholarship

Southern Oregon University: 2025-2027

Memberships, Affiliations, and Campus Involvement

Jazz Ensemble

Southern Oregon University: 2025–2026

Lone Star College System: 2017–2018

Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society

Lone Star College: Spring 2018 Cohort

Media, Journalism, and Broadcasting Experience

Freelance Motorsports Commentator (2024–present)

National Hot Rod Association; San Dimas, CA

Sonoma Raceway; Sonoma, CA

Raceworz: Sacramento, CA

Coos Bay Speedway: Coos Bay, OR

Samoa Dragstrip: Eureka, CA

NAIA Volleyball Commentator (2026–present)

Athletics Department, Southern Oregon University; Ashland, OR

NAIA Wrestling Commentator (2025–present)

Athletics Department, Southern Oregon University; Ashland, OR

Broadcast Engineer (2025–present)

Athletics Department, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

Host, SOU News: Faculty and Staff Spotlight (2025–present)

Office of Marketing and Communications, Southern Oregon University; Ashland, OR

Founder, Editor, and Reporter (2025–present)

P1 Sports Media; Ashland, OR

Staff Writer (2025–present)

The Siskiyou; Ashland, OR

Event, Hospitality, and Sales Experience

Raider Ambassador (2026–present)

Southern Oregon University; Ashland, OR

Proprietor (2021–2025)

Mr. Kirksey’s Lawn Care; Brookings, OR

Sales Team Assistant (2019–2021)

Coldwell-Banker Realty; Houston, TX

Executive Experiences Director (2018–2020)

OTG Management; Houston, TX

Outside Sales Representative (2012–2014)

NAPA Auto Parts; Houston, TX

Outside Sales Manager (2009–2012)

Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen; Houston, TX

Outside Sales Manager (2006–2009)

McAlister’s Deli; Statesboro, GA

Technical Experience and Emergency Services

Mazda-Certified Service Technician (2023–2026)

Bernie Bishop Mazda; Brookings, OR

Industrial Technical Rescue Technician and Emergency Medical Technician (2013–2021)

GardaWorld Federal Services

Elite Events

Windsor Emergency Medical Services

Sitex Safety and Rescue

Total Safety

ResQ Ready

Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (2011–2014)

Spring Fire Department; Spring, TX