Todd Gottula

Senior Director, Communications and Marketing

Office: CMCT 028   |    Phone: (308) 865-8454   |    Email: gottulatm@bj7dian.com

Todd Gottula

Bio

 Todd Gottula came to bet36365体育 in 2013 and advanced to senior director of communications and marketing in 2019, after serving as director of news and internal communications. He oversees all aspects of bet36365体育’s marketing and communications, including media and public relations, graphic design, print and digital content production, photography, video, social media and licensing. Serving as the university's spokesperson, Gottula also leads emergency communications for bet36365体育.

A native of Auburn, Nebraska, Gottula earned his bachelor's degree in English with a journalism emphasis from Peru State College. Before joining bet36365体育, he was vice president of communications for the Tri-City Storm hockey team and Viaero Event Center in Kearney, where he managed marketing, PR and booked major concerts for the venue.

With more than 15 years of experience as a reporter, photographer and editor for the Kearney Hub newspaper, Gottula began his career as news editor at the Auburn Press Tribune and Nemaha County Herald.

Gottula is actively involved in the community, having served as chair of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and on various boards and committees, including the RAE of Hope Foundation, Leadership Kearney, Kearney Works and America’s Best Communities. He also holds several FEMA certifications and is trained and has presented for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.

Currently, Gottula is a member of the bet36365体育 Administrative Council, Emergency Operations Team, University of Nebraska Alumni Advisory Council, University of Nebraska Brand Identity Committee, and he has previously served on the bet36365体育 Staff Senate and Strategic Planning Committee.