Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Arizona State University

Howard played running back at the U.S. Air Force Academy from 1987 to 1990 and was the first recipient of the Campbell Trophy. A Rhodes Scholar and Bronze Star honoree, he later led Robert Morris University and now serves on Arizona State’s leadership team.

NFF College Football Hall of Famer

Elliott was a record-setting wide receiver at Saint John’s University (MN), leading the Johnnies to the 2003 Division III national title and earning All-America honors. A two-time Gagliardi Trophy winner, he remains among the most accomplished receivers in college football history.

Physician and Orthopaedic Surgeon Former Washington State Running Back

Ed Tingstad played running back at Washington State, earning Academic All-Pac-10 honors before going on to a career in medicine. A recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy, he completed his medical degree at the University of Washington and a residency in orthopaedic surgery, followed by a sports medicine fellowship. He now serves as an orthopaedic surgeon, team physician for Washington State athletics, and clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Former Colorado Offensive Tackle

Jim Hansen played offensive tackle for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning First-Team All-Big Eight honors and the William V. Campbell Trophy as college football’s top scholar-athlete. At Colorado he balanced aerospace engineering with elite football performance before earning a Rhodes Scholarship and a doctorate at Oxford. Today he leads the Marine Meteorology Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, applying the discipline and teamwork from the field to scientific research supporting national operations.