OMAHA, Neb. – Trev Alberts has been selected as the new director of athletics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and will assume his duties in May, Chancellor John Christensen announced on Wednesday.

“Trev has impressed me and all of the groups on and off campus that he has met with.  His enthusiasm, integrity and great communication skills are tremendous assets,” Dr. Christensen said.  “He will be an ambassador for Maverick Athletics in our metropolitan community.”

An Iowa native, Alberts, 38, is a former All-American football player at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he won the Dick Butkus Award as the nation's top Division I linebacker in 1993.  After graduation, he was a first round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 1994 and played three seasons in the National Football League.  He began a national-level sports broadcasting career starting in 1997.  He has worked for CNN, ESPN, College Sports Television and CBS Sports.

“I believe the potential for UNO's athletic programs is unlimited,” Alberts said.  “This new chapter in my life will be exciting for me and for my family.  I had an amazing experience as a college athlete.  For several years now, I've wanted to return to college athletics and give something back.  This position at UNO is a privilege.”

Alberts and his wife Angela have three children – Chase, 11, Ashtynne, 9, and Breanna, 5.