Ricky Nelson
Ricky Nelson
  • Title:
    Assistant Sports Information Director
  • Phone:
    (920) 424-0365
  • Email:
    nelsor15@uwosh.edu
  • Office:
    133 Kolf Sports Center
  • Season:
    Fifth
  • College:
    UW-Oshkosh

Bio

Ricky Nelson has promoted to full-time assistant sports information director at UW-Oshkosh after a national search. UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director Linnea Kangas announced the hire Monday (Sept. 12).

"Thank you to the hiring committee for the opportunity," Nelson said. "I look forward to continuing and establishing relationships with the UW-Oshkosh Athletics Department staff, current and former student-athletes, sports information and media colleagues, and the many friends and families of Titan Athletics."

Nelson, a UW-Oshkosh alumnus, had been the part-time UWO assistant sports information director since 2014. Nelson will assist in the promotion and coverage of the varsity athletic teams supported by the university.

"I'm thrilled to have Ricky join the team here at UWO," said Kangas. "Ricky has a knowledge of UWO athletics and a strong background in promoting the success of Titan Athletics over recent years. I'm excited to continue to have Ricky tell the story of the amazing people who call UWO home."

Nelson began his duties on September 1.