PROVO -- Brigham Young University football media relations director Jeff Reynolds has accepted a position as director of communications for the Sutherland Institute in Salt Lake City and will be leaving BYU. His last day will be Saturday, Sept. 13.
Reynolds has served the past nine and a half years as an assistant director of BYU’s athletic communications department and director of media relations for BYU’s football program.
“I am thankful for Jeff and our partnership over the past four years,” BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. “We have learned together and become trusted friends. I am appreciative of Jeff's professionalism, candor, intellect and spirit. He has contributed greatly in my personal development as a head coach, as well as the success we have enjoyed as an institution and football program. I am excited for Jeff and his family as they embrace a new opportunity and chapter in their lives.”
In addition to his duties with the football program, Reynolds oversaw the media relations efforts for the men's volleyball progam, track and field, and assisted with the training and mentoring of student assistants.
“We are sad to see Jeff go, but realize this is a good opportunity for him and his family,” said associate athletics director Duff Tittle. “I want to publicly thank Jeff for his dedicated service to BYU and especially athletic communications. He has a tremendous work ethic and will certainly be missed.”
The search for a new athletic media relations assistant director will begin immediate. Those interested in applying should do so online at Y JOBS
In the interim, Reynolds’ responsibilities will be divided between Duff Tittle (associate AD), Brett Pyne (assistant director), Carey Hokie (graduate assistant) and Jenny Wheeler (administrative assistant) Questions and requests can be directed to 801.422.8948.
Reynolds’ tenure at BYU included overseeing the media efforts surrounding the retirement of Hall-of-Fame Coach LaVell Edwards, serving on the byucougars.com web development team, and the management of media relations for BYU football. In addition to his responsibilities with the athletics department, Reynolds served for seven years as an adjunct instructor in BYU’s Marriott School of Management, teaching management communications.
“This has been an incredibly difficult decision for me to make,” Reynolds said. “Working at BYU—alongside some amazingly talented people—over the last 10 years has been a wonderful blessing for my family and me. There is no question in my mind that I will miss the daily association with all those with whom I have worked and associated with. BYU is a very special and unique place, and I will always treasure the experiences that have added so much value to my life.”
Prior to his work at BYU, Reynolds was employed as the assistant commissioner for the Mid-Continent Conference in Chicago and the associate director of media services for the Sun Belt Conference in New Orleans. Reynolds is a graduate of Utah State University. He and his wife, Char’Ree, are the parents of six children.