IRVING, Texas (July 22, 2024) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today announced the names of the attendees and speakers at the Sixth Annual Campbell Trophy® Summit July 25-27 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The event is proudly sponsored by Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.
 
"The Campbell Trophy® Summit has become a powerful platform for the NFF to showcase the impact of college football in forging great leaders," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. " We are very grateful to Intuit, for their support since the Summit's inception in 2017, and to Mark Flynn, for making this incredible event happen each year."
 
Headline speakers at the 2024 event include Sam Acho (ESPN Analyst, NFL player and 2010 Campbell Trophy® recipient from Texas); Nikesh Arora (Palo Alto Networks CEO), Greg Johnson (Intuit executive vice president and former Air Force two-time all-conference halfback); Joe Moglia (former TD Ameritrade chairman & CEO and Coastal Carolina head coach); Brad D. Smith (Marshall University president and former Intuit Chairman & CEO); and Jeremy Utley (Stanford University Graduate School of Business professor, venture investor and author).

Organized as a tribute to the late Bill Campbell, the award's namesake and the former CEO and Chairman of Intuit, the event serves as a vehicle for the many leaders impacted by Campbell to pass on his insights about success, leadership and personal growth. The 2024 event will again provide all past Campbell Trophy® nominees a unique chance to interact and learn from many of the nation's top entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley CEOs.

"Bill was absolutely passionate about football, and he believed deeply in what one learned from playing the game," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "He never, never took his foot off the accelerator in talking about the benefits of the game. So, we are really thankful for Intuit's leadership and support of the Summit as a crucible for perpetuating Bill's legacy of mentoring." 

Campbell, who played and coached football at Columbia before a switch to the business world, became one of the most influential individuals in Silicon Valley as the leader of Intuit and as a board member of Apple and Google. He developed a unique reputation, earning the moniker as the "Coach of Silicon Valley" for using the lessons of the gridiron as he mentored Steve Jobs of Apple, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, Sundar Pichai and Eric Schmidt of Google, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, John Doerr of Kleiner-Perkins, Dick Costolo of Twitter, Diane Greene of VMWare, Scott Cook and Brad D. Smith of Intuit, and countless others. His contributions have been captured in the book "The Trillion Dollar Coach."
 
MWF Advisors CEO Mark Flynn, a former linebacker at Saint John's (MN) who was a volunteer coach for an eighth-grade boys-and-girls' flag-football team with Campbell, has played the lead role in organizing the event since its inception in 2017.
 
"Bill inspired a number of us, and all he ever asked was that we passed on, from one generation to the next, his values," said Flynn. "He had us commit to mentoring this next generation. We decided to gather really bright, talented people who have been part of this Campbell Trophy®, saying let's gather for three or four days to develop tomorrow's leaders. It was unbelievable how people would make time and change their schedule to be part of Bill's legacy… We are here to create a living legacy to Bill Campbell, and all these scholar-athletes who are in the Campbell Trophy® fraternity for life."

The Summit is open to all former nominees for the Campbell Trophy®, which has been presented since 1990, and the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, which have been bestowed since 1959. The approach of inviting all the past nominees has created a unique community of recent college graduates as well as professionals in the middle of their careers and retirees who can serve as mentors.
 
This year's 176 attendees will represent 133 colleges and universities from all divisions, and their current careers range from doctors, engineers, lawyers, physicists and business and civic leaders. They carried an average GPA in college of 3.68 and 59 percent have subsequently earned advanced degrees. They currently hail from 40 different states and Dubai, and more than half played Division I football while another 28 percent played professionally. More than 59 percent have attended a previous Summit, and their ages run from the early 20s to 69 at an average age of 35.
 
A three-day event, the 2024 Summit includes leadership workshops, team building activities, and several other social networking activities designed to build relationships, including a flag football game and a trivia challenge. The panels will cover a wide range of topics designed to foster leadership, personal growth and the career development of the attendees, including a workshop with Shawn Vanderhoven, who is a collaborator on the second edition of The New York Times bestseller "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter."

Three Campbell Trophy® winners: Sam Acho (Texas), Thomas Burns (Virginia), Jim Hansen (Colorado) are attending, and one College Football Hall of Fame inductee is slated to attend: Johnnie Johnson (Texas).
   
Arizona State University - Skyler Fulton (2003)
Arizona State University - Kyle Williams (2019)
Augustana College (IL) - David Lee (2011)
Ball State University - Alex Joss (2018)
Benedict College (SC) - Loobert Denelus (2023)
Berry College (GA) - Jake Weitkamp (2022)
Boise State University - Kekaula Kaniho (2020)
Brigham Young University (BYU) - Adam Pulsipher (2018)
Brown University - Justin Anagonye (2023)
Bucknell University - David Frisbey (2006)
Bucknell University - Sam Oyekoya (2012)
Bucknell University - Grayson Cherubino (2021)
Butler University - Mike Goletz (1999)
Butler University - David McMahon (2006)
Campbell University - Thomas Hartshorn (2018)
Case Western Reserve University (OH) - Marco Toth (2023)
Cornell University - Jelani Taylor (2019)
Dakota State University (SD) - Jason Grady (2015)
Dartmouth College - Kevin Noone (2002)
Dartmouth College - Jay Barnard (2003)
Dartmouth College - Jack Heneghan (2017)
Dartmouth College - Evan Hecimovich (2021)
Delaware State University - Peter Gaertner (2006)
Delta State University (MS) - Tyler Sullivan (2016)
Doane University (NE) - Ty Martinsen (2023)
Drake University - Ryan Horvath (2005)
Earlham College (IN) - Drew Hosier (2008)
Eastern Illinois University - Harry Woodbery (2020)
Eastern Kentucky University - Patrick Ford (2012)
Fairfield University (CT) - Adam Ferreri (2000)
Faulkner University (AL) - Elliott Graves (2015)
Florida State University - Christian Ponder (2010)
Fresno State - Jacob Vazquez (2016)
Gardner-Webb University - William McRainey (2023)
Georgia State University - Bobby Baker (2016)
Grinnell College (IA) - Ibuki Ogasawara (2016)
Hamline University (MN) - Charlie Wilson (2023)
Hampden-Sydney College (VA) - Michael Harris (2022)
Harvard University - Michael Mancinelli (2014)
Hobart College (NY) - Cade Frucci (2022)
Hope College (MI) - Kirby Crook (2014)
Hope College (MI) - Brandon Ellsworth (2017)
Hope College (MI) - Daniel Romano (2022)
Indiana University - Beau Robbins (2022)
Iona College - Terence Kehayas (2005)
Iowa State University - Craig Mahoney (1990)
James Madison University - Arthur Townsend (2004)
Kansas State University - Brooks Barta (1992)
Knox College (IL) - Robert Monroe (1987)
La Salle University (PA) - John Travers (2001)
Lake Forest College (IL) - George Vidas (2015)
Lake Forest College (IL) - Jamari Tansmore (2021)
Lake Forest College (IL) - Justin Albee (2023)
Lehigh University - Pete Haffner (2020)
Liberty University - Brook Farrel (2005)
Marist College - Mike Arrington (2022)
McMurry University (TX) - Malachi LeCadre-Grey (2023)
McNeese State University - Wes Hines (2000)
Methodist University (NC) - Brandon Bullins (2023)
Middle Tennessee State University - Leighton Gasque (2014)
Middle Tennessee State University - Jordan Parker (2015)
Millsaps College (MS) - Steele Liles (2018)
Monmouth College (IL) - Daniel Cotter (1987)
Monmouth College (IL) - Clark Gaden (2019)
Montana State University - Jordan Craney (2010)
Morehead State University (KY) - Nick Feldman (2008)
Newberry College (SC) - Jawanza Adams (2018)
Nicholls State University - Zack Bernard (2023)
North Central College (IL) - Benjamin Hare (2005)
North Central College (IL) - Alex Pirela (2012)
North Dakota State University - Kevin Feeney (1998)
Northern Arizona University - Jacob Crissup (1999)
Northern Arizona University - Eric Damko (2001)
Northern Arizona University - Michael Herrick (2010)
Ohio State University - Gregory Frey (1990)
Ohio University - Matthew Miller (2005)
Oklahoma State University - Brad Lundblade (2017)
Old Dominion University - Jonathan Plisco (2012)
Oregon State University - Andrew Levitre (2008)
Oregon State University - Isaac Hodgins (2023)
Penn State University - John Walsh (1980)
Penn State University - Jeff Hartings (1995)
Pittsburg State University (KS) - Darian Taylor (2018)
Rowan University (NJ) - Chris Popper (2012)
Rutgers University - Quentin Gause (2015)
Rutgers University - Billy Taylor (2020)
Rutgers University - Mayan Ahanotu (2023)
Sacramento State - Peter Buck (2010)
Saint John's University (MN) - Blake Elliott (2003)
Saint John's University (MN) - Dominic Haik (2009)
Saint John's University (MN) - Steve Johnson (2012)
Saint John's University (MN) - Carter Hanson (2016)
Saint John's University (MN) - Jackson Erdmann (2019)
Saint John's University (MN) - Michael Wozniak (2022)
Saint Mary's College (CA) - Sean Laird (1997)
San Jose State University - Tom James (1998)
San Jose State University - Jeff Wucinich (1999)
Sewanee: The University of the South (TN) - Jason Forrester (1992)
Shenandoah University (VA) - Noah Temme (2023)
Springfield College (MA) - DJ Brown (2023)
St. Ambrose University (IA) - Brad Cook (2006)
St. Cloud State University (MN) - Matt Theis (2011)
St. Olaf College (MN) - Brian Senske (2003)
St. Olaf College (MN) - Ben Hestorff (2023)
Stanford University - Jet Toner (2020)
Stetson University - Austin Tyrrell (2017)
Tennessee State University - Bryson Rosser (2005)
The College at Brockport (NY) - Matt Mangona (2009)
The College of the Holy Cross - Gordon Lockbaum (1987)
The College of the Holy Cross - John Macomber (2013)
The College of Wooster (OH) - Rick Drushal (2006)
Troy University - Clayton Ollendieck (2023)
Tufts University (MA) - Khalif Jeter (2020)
Tufts University (MA) - Mike Pedrini (2021)
Tufts University (MA) - Johnathan Oneal (2022)
United States Air Force Academy - David Hlatky (1988)
United States Naval Academy - Cameron Kinley (2020)
University at Buffalo - Lee Skinner (2014)
University of Arizona - Darrell Brooks (2005)
University of Arkansas - Brooks Ellis (2016)
University of California, Davis - Jonathan Grant (2006)
University of Central Florida (UCF) - Joey Grant (2015)
University of Central Florida (UCF) - Jordan (Kelton) Johnson (2019)
University of Central Florida (UCF) - Eriq Gilyard (2021)
University of Chicago (IL) - Dan Philips (2000)
University of Chicago (IL) - Nicholas D'Ambrose (2022)
University of Colorado - Jim Hansen (1992)/Campbell Trophy® winner
University of Colorado - Nate Bonsu (2013)
University of Dayton - Martin McNamara (2001)
University of Delaware - Laith Wallschleger (2014)
University of Florida - Johnny Townsend (2017)
University of Georgia - Drew Butler (2011)
University of Kentucky - Antoine Huffman (2005)
University of Maine - Eric Lee (2009)
University of Maryland - Jonathan Claiborne (1977)
University of Massachusetts (UMass) - Douglas White (2002)
University of Michigan - Zoltan Mesko (2009)
University of Minnesota - Anthony Brinkhaus (2007)
University of Minnesota - Adam Weber (2010)
University of Missouri - Robert Droege (2003)
University of Missouri - Sean Culkin (2016)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) - John Greer (2000)
University of North Alabama - Derrick Chatman (2008)
University of Notre Dame - Timothy Ridder (1998)
University of Oregon - William Musgrave (1990)
University of Pennsylvania - Matt Rader (1998)
University of Pittsburgh - Dontez Ford (2016)
University of Redlands (CA) - Mitch Kidd (2017)
University of South Alabama - Harrison Louden (2017)
University of Texas - Sam Acho (2010)/Campbell Trophy® winner
University of Texas - Nate Boyer (2014)
University of Tulsa - James Kilian (2004)
University of Virginia (UVA) - Thomas Burns (1993) /Campbell Trophy® winner
University of Virginia (UVA) - Brendan Farrell (2022)
University of Wisconsin - Stout - Jared Allen (2017)
University of Wyoming - Stuart Williams (2014)
University of Wyoming - Cooper Rothe (2019)
Utah State University - Nick Heninger (2021)
Valparaiso University - Bobby Wysocki (2011)
Valparaiso University - Alex Grask (2013)
Wartburg College (IA) - Garrett McGrane (2012)
Washington & Jefferson College (PA) - B.J. Monacelli (2013)
Washington State University - Kenny Alfred (2009)
Wayne State University (MI) - Nick Thomas (2012)
Wayne State University (MI) - Trent Brodbeck (2016)
Wayne State University (MI) - Drake Reid (2023)
Wesleyan University (CT) - Justin Johnson (2021)
Wheaton College (IL) - James Hoxworth (2003)
Widener University (PA) - Brandon Richards (1998)
William & Mary - Will Whitehurst (2023)
Wingate University (NC) - Trevor Grant (2023)
Yale University - Sterling Strother (2019)
 
*Campbell Trophy® Finalists and NFF National Scholar-Athletes are bolded 
   

• Sam Acho, AWM Capital Director of Human Capital, Innovation and Impact, ESPN Analyst, Author of "Let The World See You and Change Starts With You," 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy® recipient, former Texas defensive end,
• Nikesh Arora, Palo Alto Networks CEO
• Nate Boyer, Mission Six Zero Founder and Vice-President, former active-duty Green Beret, former Texas and NFL long snapper, recipient of the 2013 NFF Legacy Award, and 2014 Campbell Trophy® semifinalist from Texas
• Tom Bratton, Medallion Partners CEO
• Alan Eagle, Co-author of New York Times bestsellers "How Google Works" and "Trillion Dollar Coach", former executive director of communications at Google
• Diane Flynn, ReBoot Accel, co-founder and CEO
• Mark Flynn, MFW Advisors CEO, former Saint John's (MN) linebacker
• Steve Hatchell, National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, President & CEO
• Greg Johnson, Intuit Executive Vice President, Former McAfee CEO, former Air Force running back
• Ron Johnson, former Apple Senior Vice President & founder Apple Retail Stores
• Joe Moglia, TD Ameritrade former CEO & Chairman, Coastal Carolina University Executive Advisor to the President and former head football coach and chairman emeritus of Athletics
• Burke Robinson, Stanford Professor and advisor to the San Francisco 49ers
• Matthew Sign, National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame COO, former Rice University nose guard
• Brad D. Smith, Marshall University President, former Intuit chairman and CEO
• Jeremy Utley, Stanford University d.school Director of Executive Education
• Dr. Alex White, ReBoot Accel SVP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Shawn Vanderhoven, Wiseman Group Partner, collaborator on second edition of The New York Times bestseller "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter"

 
The captain of Columbia's 1961 Ivy League championship team, Bill Campbell found his true calling after an unlikely career change at age 39 from football coach to advertising executive. His ability to recruit, develop and manage talented executives – all lessons learned on the gridiron –proved to be a critical component of his ability to inspire his business teams to the highest levels of success.
 
Campbell joined the NFF Board in 1978 while he was still a coach at Columbia, and he continued to serve with distinction until his passing in 2016. In 2004, the NFF recognized Campbell's contributions and accomplishments by presenting him with the NFF Gold Medal, the organization's highest honor. In 2009, the NFF renamed college football's premier scholar-athlete award as The William V. Campbell Trophy® in his honor.
 
Celebrating its 35th year in 2024, the trophy identifies one individual as the absolute best in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership, and it has become one of college football's most sought after and competitive awards. Made of 25-pounds of bronze and 24-inches in height, the trophy is currently displayed at its official home inside the New York Athletic Club. The trophy is accompanied by a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.
 
The centerpiece to the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments, the Campbell Trophy® was first presented in 1990 and adds to the prestige of the program, which was launched in 1959 as the first initiative in history to award postgraduate scholarships based on a player's combined academic, athletic and community accomplishments. Using the recipients of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards as the pool of finalists, the NFF selects one member of the class as the winner of the Campbell Trophy®. The program has awarded $12.6 million to 922 top athletes since its inception, and it currently distributes around $300,000 each year. Coupled with the money distributed by its local chapters, the NFF has distributed more than $39.3 million.

Jim Hansen, who won the 1992 Campbell Trophy® and earned a Rhodes Scholarship, said he has spent the past 30 years of his life trying to recreate the meaningful relationships he experienced with his teammates as an offensive tackle at the University of Colorado.
 
"I think the closest that I have come outside of my immediate family are these Campbell Trophy® Summits," said Hansen, who has attended all seven summits and currently serves as the Naval Research Laboratory Marine Meteorology Division Superintendent. "These are my people, and I love being able to spend time with them… A common theme that we learned is the importance and value of relationships. Bill Campbell has given us a great gift in the ability to bring together all these great people to build and maintain relationships and have an impact on our communities."

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