July 2, 2004

Boise State Names New Communications / Marketing Director

Frank Zang, director of communication for the Utah Athletic Foundation, has been named the new director of communications and marketing at Boise State University. Zang replaces Larry Burke, who retired two years ago after 28 years as the director of university relations. The position has been filled on an interim basis by Bob Evancho, who has been named associate director of communications. Zang will start his new job August 9. Zang’s experience in public relations and communications was honed during his tenure as associate director of public information for the United States Olympic Committee from 1991-98. He also served as director of communications and media for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Before his Olympic affiliation, Zang graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and worked in the sports information office at the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his Olympic experience he served as the media contact for U.S. Olympic Team White House visits and U.S. Olympic Congress; served as managing editor for the Olympian magazine and various Olympic commemorative books; managed a four-person staff and 90-person Games-time staff of Olympic news services editors and reporters; designed and delivered a news bureau that serviced 9,000 local and international journalists for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games; and produced media publications, press releases, handled speaking engagements, developed media strategy and coordinated media events, including crisis management during the Olympic bid scandal. “I am thrilled to have someone of Frank’s caliber and reputation at Boise State,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. “His enthusiasm, style and in-depth understanding of media relations will make him an ideal spokesperson for Boise State as we convey our message of excellence to local, regional and national audiences.” Recognizing the expanded marketing efforts needed to bring the university to the next level, Kustra initiated some restructuring within university relations, including the new appointment of Bob Evancho as associate director. “Bob has done a wonderful job keeping University Relations running smoothly while tackling new projects such as producing ‘New Horizons in Education’ for Boise State Radio. His appointment to this position will help ensure his continued involvement in leadership decisions and a smooth transition for University Relations,” Kustra said. -30- Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275