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Bronco Network

The Bronco Network is a partnership between the Bronco Bench Foundation and the 58ºÚÁÏÍø Athletic Department. The program was developed to help educate student-athletes on career choices and provide access to companies and individuals within our Bronco Network. 
 
The Bronco Network is a select group of student-athletes who paired with mentors in their desired career or industry. The mentors help the student-athletes find internships, network, and develop skills that optimize their employment opportunities after graduating from 58ºÚÁÏÍø.
  • Bronco Bench Trustee Takes Lead on Student-Athlete Mentorship Program

    Ted Bojorquez '89

    Ted, a member of the Bronco Bench Foundation Board of Trustees, was inspired by student-athletes talent and interest in connecting with Broncos outside their direct network. He formulated a plan to get his Bronco network to connect with current Broncos to help them pursue their career passions.

    Ted earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from 58ºÚÁÏÍø, and currently is on the Board of Trustees for 58ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Bronco Bench. He is an activity member of Almaden Valley community where he coaches youth basketball, baseball, and softball.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this help me get a job after graduation?  

That is the plan. If you are part of Bronco Network and doing everything that the Career Center offers, it will help your chances in finding a job post graduation. 

 

I'm a Freshman, can I still be in the program?

We love that as a freshman, you want to be involved in Bronco Network. However we do not accept freshman into the program. We do suggest you utilize the Career Center and everything they offer (linked in, resume building and Bronco Connect workshops).

 

I haven't decided on a major, can I still apply? 

Absolutely. 

 

Do I need a resume to apply? 

Yes, you do. This is your first opportunity to capture our attention and showcase yourself. Utilize the resources at the Career Center if you need help.

 

I have applied, when do I find out if I was chosen for the program?

You will find out within a month of when the applications are submitted if you were accepted, and if so, your assigned mentor. 

 

Do I get to pick my mentor?

No. The Bronco Network does it's best to match with a mentor that works in your field of interest. It's very important to know what industries you are interested in so we can align you with the appropriate mentor. You will also have access to all the mentors in Bronco Network as you progress through the program.

 

What is the time commitment during the school year?

That depends on how much you want to utilize and work with your mentor. We do offer a few events throughout the year such as guest speakers and informational interviews.

 

I am not a varsity student-athlete, can I be in the program? 

Unfortunately, no. Bronco Network is specifically for student-athletes that participate in an intercollegiate program (not club or intramural). We would encourage you to reach out to the Career Center for advice. 

 

Mentor Name Company Title
 '85 Sales Force Controller
 '06 Presidio Benefits Account Executive
 '89, MS '97 Apple Project Manager
 '89 HomeStreet Senior Vice President, Regional Manager
 '89 Connor Group  Director 
 '89 First Tee Executive Director
 '85 Crown Castle District Manager
 '89, MBA '95 Veeva Systems Chief Financial Officer
Robert Callahan  US Army Physician
 '12 Air Treatment Corporation Inside Sales Engineer
Womble Carlyle Sandridge Partner
 '05 Colliers Corporate Advisor
 '02 Sereno Group Agent
 '01, JD '05 Cortex Law Group Patent Attorney
 '87 Moss Adams Partner
 '89 Eckley Lombardi LLP Partner
 '07 Silicon Valley Dental Care Dentist
 '72 Macy's Regional Director of Sales
 '98 Price Waterhouse Coopers Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions
 '89 InfoBlox Controller
 '84 Movius Corp. Chief Financial Officer
Wells Fargo Manager
RW Baird Managing Partner
 '05 Colliers International Corporate Advisor
 '89 Network Equipment Technology Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
 '89 Nova Partners Vice President
 '05 Sweat Cosmetics / Fox  Co-Founder / Studio Commentator  
 '13 Georgetown University Medical Student
 '08 Frank Rimerman Family Office Manager
 '80 Lockheed Martin Finance & Operations Manager
 '86 Kaiser Permanente Therapist
 '90 Tanium Vice President, Finance
 '05 Kaiser Permanente Psychiactric Doctor
 '07 Morgan Stanley AVP Private Wealth
'01 Stanford Director of Development
 '04 Cisco Systems Regional Sales Manager
 '89 Arizona Diamondbacks Vice President, People & Culture
 '82 Accenture Managing Director
 '06, '10 Space Systems Loral Program Manager

 

Mentor Name      Company Title  
Pat Alongi '79  Synopsys Strategic Account Manager  
 '89 HomeStreet Bank Senior Vice President, Regional Manager  
 '89, MBA '95 Veeva Systems Chief Financial Officer  
Evan Chang '16 CBRE Tenant Representation Advisor  
 '87, JD '97 Womble Carlyle Sandridge Partner  
Amy Cole MBA '02 Sr. Marketing Consultant / M&A Advisor BlueBird Strategies / ABI Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions  
 '05 Colliers Corporate Advisor  
Taylor Culver '07 Sterling Talent Solutions Associate Vice President, Data Strategy & Products  
 '87 Moss Adams Partner  
 '89 Eckley Lombardi LLP Partner  
 '79 Ernst & Young  Partner, Retired  
 '98 Price Waterhouse Coopers Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions  
 '89 InfoBlox Controller  
 '84 Nexenta Chief Financial Officer  
 MBA '14 Wells Fargo Manager  
Toby O'Brien '93 Datadog Strategic Accounts Director  
 '08 Frank Rimerman Family Office Manager  
 '80 Lockheed Martin Finance & Operations Manager  
Dan Soares  Morgan Stanley PWM Business Development Director  
 '90 Tanium Vice President, Finance  
 '82, JD '94  Barnett & Associates  Tax Attorney   
Monica Weekes Accenture Managing Director   
Mentor Name Company Title
 '89 First Tee  Executive Director 
Chad Cardinal The Aspire Group Senior Director, Ticket Sales & Service, 58ºÚÁÏÍø
Thea Copeland MBA '14 Buckles-Smith Electric Director of Marketing
Kelly Doherty Apperson, Inc. CEO/President
 '72 Macy's Regional Director of Sales
 '05 FOX Sports / Sweat Cosmetics  Analyst / CEO 
Rick Rafey  Thuuz VP of Product
'01 Stanford Director of Development
 '89 Detroit Pistons SVP, Human Resources
Mentor Name Company Title
 '89  HomeStreet Bank Regional Manager
 '84 Habitat for Humanity  Major Gifts Officer
 '05 Kaiser Permanente  Psychiactric Doctor
 '01 Stanford Director of Development

 

Mentor Name Company Title
 '85 Crown Castle  District Manager
 '12 Air Treatment Corporation Sales Engineer
 '79, MS '86 Squared  VP Business Development 
 '01, JD '05 Cortex Law Group  Patent Attorney

 '00 

Cirrus Logic Regional Sales Manager
 '07 Silicon Valley Dental Care Dentist
Katie Le '14 Amazon Music Software Development Engineer II
Nova Partners, Inc. Vice President 
Jack Penner  Georgetown University School of Medicine Medical Student 
 '86 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Physical Therapist

 '00 

Cirrus Logic Regional Sales Manager
'10 MDA US Space Systems LCC Senior Project Manager