Colorado State University Athletics
Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame
Ozzello, Gary

Gary Ozzello
- Induction:
- 2021
Sports Information Director, Senior Associate Athletic Director and President's office for External Communications: 1978 to 2020 (Graduated CSU in 1978)
Without question, Gary Ozzello stands as one of the most respected individuals in CSU athletic history. Ozzello's tenure with Colorado State began while he was a student at the institution when he started working in the sports information office. That run continued for decades. Working with the media on a daily basis, Ozzello's dedication and work has inspired generations of former students to learn about media relations and how to handle difficult situations in the heat of athletic competition. In 2007, he was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications and guided many others in the department while also working with local and national media. He retired from the athletic department in 2014 to work in the president's office at CSU for external communications. Ozzello continued to coach and guide the athletic department while in his role, gaining continued respect and honor for the university. In 2020, he retired from CSU after 42 years of amazing service and dedication to Colorado State University and Colorado State Athletics
Without question, Gary Ozzello stands as one of the most respected individuals in CSU athletic history. Ozzello's tenure with Colorado State began while he was a student at the institution when he started working in the sports information office. That run continued for decades. Working with the media on a daily basis, Ozzello's dedication and work has inspired generations of former students to learn about media relations and how to handle difficult situations in the heat of athletic competition. In 2007, he was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications and guided many others in the department while also working with local and national media. He retired from the athletic department in 2014 to work in the president's office at CSU for external communications. Ozzello continued to coach and guide the athletic department while in his role, gaining continued respect and honor for the university. In 2020, he retired from CSU after 42 years of amazing service and dedication to Colorado State University and Colorado State Athletics
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