My name is Andy Rupert and I was born and raised in Venango County, PA. I'm a proud graduate of Rocky Grove HS, The Pennsylvania State University 08' (B.A. in Sports Journalism) and the University of Southern Mississippi 09' (M.S. in Sport Management). My career has largely been in the fields of sports, tourism and media with concentrations in digital & traditional marketing, public relations and data analytics. I currently reside in State College, PA.
Memberships & Activities
- Society of American Baseball Research (2019-Present)
- State College Young Professionals (2017-Present)
- Roland Curtin Foundation Board of Directors (2016-Present)
- Penn State Athletics Fan Council (2015-2018)
- Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance (2014-2019)
- Southern Miss Club Ultimate Frisbee (2008-2009)
- Southern Miss Club Table Tennis (2008-2009)
Weird Facts About Andy (9 are true; one is not)
- Was the national runner-up for a college basketball sports simulation league
- Hasn't used a drive-thru since 2009
- Once stepped over a sleeping wild alligator
- Has been to 29 U.S. states and four countries
- Drew Brees was the opposing QB at both his first NCAA and NFL game as a spectator
- Has a killer tortilla soup recipe
- Successfully kicked a 40 yard field goal
- Has camped outside in a measurement of years. Not months, weeks or even days
- Is a published author of a book
- Once pretended to be a chef in a celebrity cake competition