Brent Blazek

Associate Vice President of University Advancement - Rockhurst University

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

About

Experienced professional with background in higher education administration, specifically alumni relations, fundraising, and athletics.

Experience

  • Rockhurst University (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Associate Vice President of University Advancement
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Senior Associate Athletic Director
      Jul 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Associate Athletic Director of Development and Engagement
      Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • District Executive at Boy Scouts of America
    May 2012 - Dec 2012 · 8 mos

    Responsible for developing the Boy Scouts of America program within the Trailhead (eastern Johnson County, KS) by iniating marketing and public relations efforts within area elementary schools Managed a core of adult district volunteers that served the Trailhead district in areas including marketing, finance, and camping programs Recruited and provided professional support to volunteers responsible for fundraising within the district Ensured that Boy Scout programs within the district were being operated within the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America

  • Marketing and Public Relations Intern at International Speedway Corporation (ISC)
    Apr 2012 - May 2012 · 2 mos

    Collected market research and information from ticket holders that gauges consumer knowledge of ISC and Kansas Speedway corporate sponsors Assisted the Consumer Marketing Manager with race day promotions and special events specifically for season ticket holders Carried out social media marketing activities including working with the “Social Squad” on race weekend to promote the Sprint Cup events on Facebook and Twitter Received and organized credential requests from Kansas Speedway staff, sponsors, media outlets, and NASCAR officials

  • Event Operations Assistant at University of Kansas Athletics
    Jul 2010 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Worked with full-time Facility and Event staff to develop and carry out event plans for all NCAA sponsored athletic events on the campus of the University of Kansas Prepared all athletic facilities prior to events to ensuring that they met safety regulations and were adequately prepoared for use by student-athletes, game officials, and fans Positively represented Kansas Athletics and the University of Kansas while assisting visiting student-athletes, coaches, game officials, and event sponsors Assisted the Marketing Department with their in-game promotions and marketing efforts

  • P.J. Boatwright Intern at United States Golf Association - Kansas Golf Association
    Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 · 11 mos

    Served as full-time P.J. Boatwright intern during the 2011 golf season Worked with KGA full-time staff to manage and operate all KGA sponsored events across the state of Kansas including the Kansas Junior Golf Association, Senior Series, and the 19 sanctioned KGA championships Carried out in-tournament including course preparation, course marking, rules officiating, and scoring manager Served as primary contact for 100+ member golf clubs and 5,000+ individual members across the state of Kansas Conducted player interviews and wrote stories for the Kansas Golf Association's monthly publication, the Kansas Golfer Magazine