Brook Weber joined the strategic communications staff in August 2023. In his role, he leads communications and digital content efforts across Purdue Athletics, with a primary focus on social media, storytelling and strategic publicity. He serves as a manager for PurdueSports.com, contributes to the football communications staff and plays a key role in the credentialing process for Purdue’s varsity sports.
Weber also serves as lead editor for athletic features in the Purdue Stories series, the official storytelling initiative of Purdue University, and contributes to the production of For Pete’s Sake, the official podcast of Purdue Athletics.
In October 2024, Weber added sports information director for Purdue Wrestling to his responsibilities. He serves as the primary communications contact for the Boilermakers, traveling with the team throughout the season and overseeing media relations, publicity, social media and digital communications for one of Purdue’s most prominent athletic programs.
Weber joined Purdue after completing full-season communications internships with three National Football League organizations: the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. During his time in the NFL, he gained experience in media relations with national and local reporters, coordinated interviews with high-profile athletes, developed publications and managed day-to-day internal and external communications for three of the league’s most recognizable franchises.
A native of Forney, Texas, Weber earned his bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations from the University of Nebraska. While at Nebraska, he spent four years working in the athletic communications office, serving as a student sport contact for the Cornhuskers. He began his communications career as a public relations intern with SMU Athletics during his senior year of high school.
Weber and his wife, Brianna, whom he married in June 2024, reside in Lafayette with their son, Hudson, who was born in March 2026.