Midwest Region
Jeff Bollig has spent his career telling the stories of success and achievement in athletics in the Sunflower State, leaving a lasting mark on the sporting landscape of Kansas and beyond.
A native of the Sunflower State, Bollig earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a master's degree in sports administration from Wichita State University. He began his career as associate sports information director at Kansas before moving on to media relations roles with the Big Eight Conference and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Bollig's involvement with the NFF began in 2014 when his son, Kyle, was honored by the
Coach Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower Chapter as a high school scholar-athlete. Inspired by the experience and eager to give back, Bollig joined the chapter's board of directors in 2015 and became its executive director in 2022.
"My tenure on the board and as executive director has been rewarding and gratifying," said Bollig. "The awards program not only raises scholarship funds for the most deserving student-athletes, but it also provides recognition for their outstanding athletic, academic, and philanthropic achievements."
The chapter has thrived since adding Hall of Fame Coach Bill Snyder's name, with Snyder himself regularly attending the annual banquet to address the honorees, supporting fundraising efforts and serving on the board.
"Our banquet is truly a celebration of football in Kansas," said Bollig. "My reward is seeing the smiles on the faces of the honorees, their coaches, and families. Those are priceless."
In addition to his work with the NFF, Bollig serves as vice chairman of the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. He has been the timeout coordinator for the Kansas men's basketball team since 1996, and he performs the same role for the Big 12 Men's Basketball and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball tournaments. He is the author of four books and a mentor at the University of Kansas School of Business.
Bollig's wife, Laurie, is an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas School of Journalism. They have two children: a daughter, Courtney, and a son, Kyle.
