UT alumnus Brandon Schantz ('02) passed away on December 6, 2007 surrounded by the love of family and friends.Brandon's personality graced everyone he met from his childhood through his successful career as a producer in Los Angeles.Brandon attended San Ramon Valley High in San Francisco's East Bay where he was elected Senior Class President. He continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the College of Communication. After graduating, he relocated to Cheyenne, Wyoming and KGWN/Channel 5 (CBS) to become the youngest local station sports director in CBS history. Brandon's dreams and aspirations led him to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a television host.With his one-of-a-kind brilliance and creative determination, Brandon Schantz Productions was a successful reality within a year.
Brandon was a source of wisdom and laughter to all around him.Brandon is survived by his parents Sean and Kim, siblings Ryan and Kaylee, his grandparents Loren & Maureen Broad, Jim Schantz and Jan Brown, fiancée Christin Anderson as well a multitude of other family and friends.
This fund raising campaign has been organized to establish an endowment in Brandon's honor at The University of Texas College of Communication. The endowment will fund annual summer internships for students seeking careers in broadcast journalism.
Brandon Schantz information:
http://brandonschantz.squarespace.com/
To make a contribution to the Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment Fund Drive:
Online – Visit our secure online donor portal
Or, download the contribution form (PDF) and mail to:
Director of Development
College of Communication
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, A0900
Austin, TX 78712
