Former NFL Quarterback, Coach, Broadcaster, and Nonprofit Co-Founder
Cupertino, CA and Fraser, CO
Brian Griese has more than 25 years of experience in the world of professional sports and media. He was an NFL quarterback for 11 years, worked 13 years with ESPN as a lead analyst on both College and Monday Night Football, and was QB Coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Brian has led diverse teams through a consistent set of values: respect, accountability, compassion, and a competitive drive balanced by the humility to learn and grow from failure. A life in sports has shaped his core principles, teaching him how shared struggle and sacrifice can unify people from vastly different backgrounds.
Brian and his wife, Brook, co-founded Judi’s House, a family bereavement center in Colorado named after his mother who died when he was 12 years old. The nonprofit has provided evidence-based care to thousands of grieving families in Colorado, trains clinicians and educates providers nationwide, and has the largest research dataset on bereaved children in the world. The vision of the organization is centered around the belief that no child should be alone in grief.
Brian studied Environmental Policy at the University of Michigan and has recently worked to help achieve sustainability goals on campus in collaboration with Michigan Athletics and the Office of Sustainability. He is creating connections between sports and sustainability, identifying opportunities for athletes, teams, organizations, and leagues to take more of a leadership role in elevating this conversation to protect future generations.
Brian is at home in the mountains of Colorado and loves spending time with Brook and their two children hiking, biking, and skiing. He is also a passionate chef and enjoys learning new techniques and cuisine.
With Brook Griese