Joe Bozikovich
High School Honors
4 football letters: 2nd Team All-PIL as a freshman; 1st Team All-PIL next three years on defense; 1st Team on offenseas a senior. All-PIL on defense and offense and All-State as a senior. Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior.
1 wrestling letter.
3 track& field letters.
Post-High School Career
Four football letters at Boise State University, 2004-08, with 55-9 win-loss record; 2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Champions. B.A.degree in Communications. Fifteen years in sales in the information technology field. With Kelley Create of Portland since 2023.
Commentary
The support of my family has been the greatest contributor to any success I’ve had. I’m forever grateful to my parents, who made every sacrifice to provide their kids with the best opportunities in life. To my older brother, who always pushed me to compete and be tougher than any situation, thank you. Hats off to my little sister, Dr. Slatervich. She has put me back together more times than Humpty Dumpty. And finally, to my loving wife and kids, who patiently listen to the same old stories, thank you for your love and support.
The lessons I learned reach far beyond the trenches. They have become the foundation of my success: accountability, discipline, trust, resilience, humility, and teamwork.
I am deeply grateful to the coaches who guided me, and to my teammates—what a run we had!– KKW
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