Inductee Details

Brad Peery

Graduation Year: 1987
Induction Class of 2019
Sports: Football
Brad Peery

Education:
Ottawa University – BA in Business Administration

OU Athletic Participation:
Football (1982-1983, 1985-1986)

Brad was a four-year letterman and three-year starter on the Braves football team. He played both sides of the ball as an offensive guard and defensive tackle. In 1985, his junior season, Brad was a unanimous First Team All-KCAC offensive lineman and Second Team All-KCAC defensive lineman. On defense during the 1985 season, he recorded 52 tackles, four sacks and a fumble recovery. As a senior in 1986, Brad earned a multitude of honors. He was named a Third Team offensive lineman on the Associated Press Small College All-American Team, and a NAIA All-District 10 (Division II) First Team offensive lineman. Finally, for the second-straight year, Brad earned unanimous First Team All-KCAC honors as an offensive lineman. Brad was a team captain both his junior and senior years.

Family Members:
Wife – Lori Peery
Parents – Sharon & Chuck Cluff and Ralph Peery
Sister – Theresa Leetham

Current/Past Business, Profession or Occupation:
Brad is a regional sales manager for PPG Industries in San Antonio, Texas. Previously, he was an owner/operator of two 9Round 30-Minute Kickbox Fitness franchises.

Current/Past Community Involvement:
Brad has organized an annual Super Bowl Charity Golf Tournament since 1997. In its 21st year, the tournament benefits the Animal Defense League of Texas to provide shelter and care for homeless pets. Since 2010, Brad has volunteered to assist with the statewide Special Olympics bowling tournament. Brad was an acting member of the Ottawa University Alumni Board from 2012-2014.