Presidential Executive in Residence Program

The Presidential Executive in Residence program advances excellence at CSU by bringing in renowned experts who have achieved extraordinary things in a variety of fields. The program engages top professionals in advisory roles for the university and provides direct connections for students, faculty and the community at large. Appointees serve for designated time periods and receive donor-funded stipends for their work with the university.
 

Current Executive in Residence

Jenny Cavnar

Jenny Cavnar

President Amy Parsons named award-winning Major League Baseball (MLB) Broadcaster Jenny Cavnar as CSU’s first Presidential Executive in Residence in February 2024. Cavnar, a CSU alum, entered her 18th season in MLB broadcasting and has been a trailblazer for women in the industry. In 2024, Cavnar marked a milestone of being named the first female primary play-by-play voice in MLB history when the Oakland Athletics announced her as its play-by-play announcer. She previously served 12 years as backup play-by-play announcer, pregame and postgame host and reporter for regional TV coverage for the Colorado Rockies. 

Cavnar is a five-time Emmy Award winner and was the first woman to win National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Colorado Sportscaster of the Year in 2021. She also made baseball history in 2018 as the first woman in 25 years to call play-by-play for a Major League Baseball game. She was the first female to provide analysis for a series of National League games in the radio booth. In addition to being the backup play-by-play broadcaster, she hosted the Rockies Pregame and Postgame Shows and served as a sideline reporter. 

Cavnar often can be heard as a voice on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM throughout the regular season and postseason coverage. In addition to her work in baseball, Cavnar calls men’s and women’s college basketball on FS1 and PAC 12 Networks. At CSU, Cavnar double-majored in business and speech communications.