- 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.
Current Mentors
| 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 |
Business
| 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 |
Marketing/Communication
| 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 |
Ology's
| 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 |
Sciences/Engineering
| 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 |
