Staff Directory
- Title:
- Equipment Manager
- Email:
- Phone:
- 419-372-2864
Scott Jess is in his 28th season handing out equipment in 2023-24, sharpening skates and managing the ice arena equipment room for the Falcons. A popular member of the Falcon hockey entourage, "Scooter" is also the head equipment specialist for the BGSU baseball, tennis, golf and swimming programs.
Jess, a native of Clyde, Ohio, came to BGSU after serving six seasons as head equipment manager/trainer in the East Coast Hockey League. He spent three seasons with the Raleigh Ice Caps (1992-95) following stints with the Richmond Renegades (1990-92) and the Virginia Lancers (1989-90). A 1982 graduate of Clyde High School, he was the recipient of Richmond's Outstanding Service Award in 1991-92.
Jess, received his undergraduate degree in sports management from Miami University in 1989 after transferring from Indiana State University. He also earned a minor in sports medicine from MU. While in Oxford, Jess served as student equipment manager for the Redskins' hockey team in 1988-89.
He is a member of the American Equipment Managers Association and the National Hockey League Trainers Association. Jess is married to the former Sandy Lorenzen.
