Drake University head equipment manager Troy Jepsen has been named the Athletic Equipment Managers Association Glenn Sharp Equipment Manager of the Year winner, the organization announced this week during its annual convention in Atlanta, Ga.
Jepsen, who is in his sixth year overseeing the Bulldogs' equipment operations directs the purchasing, storing, issuing, fitting and repairing of all athletics equipment and works directly with adidas to outfit all 18 Bulldog teams and their student-athletes.
Earlier this year, Jepsen was honored as the AEMA District 6 Equipment Manager of the Year and serves as the District's director.