Tyler Spear
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Senior Director of Development, University of Wyoming Foundation
Tyler has served as the Senior Director of Development for the University of Wyoming Foundation since 2013. He is married to Stephanie, and together they have two sons, Matthew and Nathan. In his free time, Tyler enjoys all things sports-related and has a passion for culinary pursuits.
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Officiating Experience
Laramie Football Officials (LFO) – Laramie, WY 2005–2008; 2012–Present
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8 State Championship assignments
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Playoff assignments: 2008, 2012–Present
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Certified football official since 2008
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Experience in all crew positions at all levels
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Kentuckiana Football Officials Association (KFOA) – Louisville, KY 2010
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Transfer-status official with full varsity schedule
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Worked primarily as Back Judge and Line-of-Scrimmage official
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1 Playoff game assignment
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Iowa City Athletic Officials Association (ICAOA) – Iowa City, IA 2009
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Flex official on multiple varsity crews
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Worked primarily as Referee and Umpire
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Awards & Recognitions
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2015 FRFOC Wyoming Camper of the Year
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2017 Wyoming Shrine Bowl Official (Referee)
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2019 Wyoming Football Official of the Year
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2023 FRFOC “Top Crew” Award
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2024 FRFOC “Top Referee” Award
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Leadership & Service
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State Coordinator of Football Officials, WHSAA: 2023–Present
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Lead Clinician, WHSAA Football Officials Camp: 2018–Present
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Staff Member/Clinician, Front Range Football Officials Camp: 2025–Present
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President, Laramie Football Officials 2022–Present
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Vice-President 2015–2022
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President, Wyoming Sports Officials Association 2022–Present
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Board Member 2016–Present
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Camps & Clinics
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Front Range Football Officials Camp: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
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WHSAA Football Officials Camp: 2007, 2008, 2012, 2018–Present
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Dave Hall Basketball Officials Camp: 2007, 2008, 2009
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Nebraska Football Officials Clinic: 2024
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Education
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M.S., Sport Administration – University of Louisville: 2011
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B.S., Communication – University of Wyoming: 2009
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