Staff Directory
Swanson, Deric
Deric Swanson
- Title:
- Executive Director of BuffVision
- Email:
Deric Swanson began at Colorado in 199 and serves as the executive director of BuffVision, coordinating all aspects of production involving the video displays at Folsom Field, CU Events Center, and BuffVision mobile. He is also responsible for leading the crew on over 85 live events produced and broadcasted on ESPN+ across the entire Athletic Department calendar
The only director the area has ever had since it was created in 1999, which includes hiring game day staff to showcase CU’s home events on the BuffVision boards, he also coordinates several video projects for the university in general and works closely with students interested in the profession that are enrolled in CU’s CMCI school (College of Media, Communication and Information).
Swanson is easily considered one of the best in his field and came to CU from the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche, where he had worked for a brief time as the manager of game entertainment and video production. He had previously worked three-plus seasons with the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, first as a stadium camera operator, and then as video production coordinator, including the 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Coors Field.
In 2003, BuffVision won the Golden Matrix Award for “Best Overall Video Display” in the University Division at the Information Display and Entertainment Association (IDEA) conference in Atlanta.
The following year, BuffVision was awarded two distinctions, one for the 2004 Aurora Awards, a Platinum Best of Show statue for In- Game Entertainment Graphics/Design, and a Telly Award for The Buffalo Stampede, CU’s coaches’ show. In 2006 and 2007, BuffVision won three more Telly Awards for Swanson's production, including two for the "Ralphie on Campus" institutional spot and another for The Buffalo Stampede. In 2013, BuffVision earned another Telly for a production involving CU’s men’s basketball team and the Navy Seals and inn all have earned eight bronze Telly Awards. In 2019, it won its first silver Telly, again for the Buffalo Stampede and in particular for its season finale.
He is a 1996 graduate of Colorado State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in technical journalism and broadcasting. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was recognized as CSU's outstanding graduate in journalism.
He was born May 24, 1974 in Oakland, Calif., and attended two high schools. His father was stationed in the Azores, Portugal, and he spent two years at Lajes High School, where he lettered in football, soccer, volleyball and basketball. After moving to Colorado, he graduated from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, where he lettered in football. He played volleyball on CSU’s club team for three years. His hobbies include hiking and biking; he has now competed in 23 Ironman triathlons (through August 2019); his personal best was a time of 11 hours and 29 minutes in Tempe, Ariz., in 2009.
Swanson is the father of two sons, Gavin and Dane. He was the recipient of an “Honorary C” award in 2014 for his dedication to the department.
The only director the area has ever had since it was created in 1999, which includes hiring game day staff to showcase CU’s home events on the BuffVision boards, he also coordinates several video projects for the university in general and works closely with students interested in the profession that are enrolled in CU’s CMCI school (College of Media, Communication and Information).
Swanson is easily considered one of the best in his field and came to CU from the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche, where he had worked for a brief time as the manager of game entertainment and video production. He had previously worked three-plus seasons with the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, first as a stadium camera operator, and then as video production coordinator, including the 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Coors Field.
In 2003, BuffVision won the Golden Matrix Award for “Best Overall Video Display” in the University Division at the Information Display and Entertainment Association (IDEA) conference in Atlanta.
The following year, BuffVision was awarded two distinctions, one for the 2004 Aurora Awards, a Platinum Best of Show statue for In- Game Entertainment Graphics/Design, and a Telly Award for The Buffalo Stampede, CU’s coaches’ show. In 2006 and 2007, BuffVision won three more Telly Awards for Swanson's production, including two for the "Ralphie on Campus" institutional spot and another for The Buffalo Stampede. In 2013, BuffVision earned another Telly for a production involving CU’s men’s basketball team and the Navy Seals and inn all have earned eight bronze Telly Awards. In 2019, it won its first silver Telly, again for the Buffalo Stampede and in particular for its season finale.
He is a 1996 graduate of Colorado State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in technical journalism and broadcasting. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was recognized as CSU's outstanding graduate in journalism.
He was born May 24, 1974 in Oakland, Calif., and attended two high schools. His father was stationed in the Azores, Portugal, and he spent two years at Lajes High School, where he lettered in football, soccer, volleyball and basketball. After moving to Colorado, he graduated from Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, where he lettered in football. He played volleyball on CSU’s club team for three years. His hobbies include hiking and biking; he has now competed in 23 Ironman triathlons (through August 2019); his personal best was a time of 11 hours and 29 minutes in Tempe, Ariz., in 2009.
Swanson is the father of two sons, Gavin and Dane. He was the recipient of an “Honorary C” award in 2014 for his dedication to the department.
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