Short’s Travel Management Named Official Travel Partner of Utah Valley University Athletics

Short’s Travel Management (Short’s), a leading provider of travel management services for collegiate athletics, today announced a new partnership with Utah Valley University (UVU) Athletics. Through this agreement, Short’s will serve as the official travel management partner, providing full-service support for all Wolverines team and administrative travel.

This collaboration brings together UVU Athletics and Short’s industry-leading expertise, leveraging a dedicated agent model supported by specialized service teams in charter air, ground transportation, and group hotels. The partnership is designed to deliver seamless, cost-effective, and reliable travel solutions tailored to the unique and often complex demands of collegiate athletics programs.

“Utah Valley University Athletics represents a dynamic and growing program, and we are proud to partner with them to support their travel needs,” said David LeCompte, CEO of Short’s Travel Management. “Our team understands that success in collegiate athletics requires precision, flexibility, and a high level of service. By combining our designated agent model with the expertise of our specialized service teams, we are committed to delivering a best-in-class travel experience that allows UVU’s student-athletes and staff to stay focused on performance.”

“We are excited to partner with Short’s Travel Management as we continue to elevate the experience for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” said Corey Chaney, Assistant Athletic Director - Business, Travel & Facilities, Utah Valley University. “Travel is a critical component of our operations, and having a trusted partner with deep expertise in collegiate athletics allows us to operate more efficiently and effectively. Short’s commitment to service, attention to detail, and understanding of our needs makes them an ideal partner for UVU Athletics.”

The partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to operational excellence and providing a seamless travel experience that supports the success and well-being of student-athletes.

About Short’s Travel Management Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, Short’s Travel Management is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletic travel. Operating exclusively in the athletics space since 2021, Short’s supports more than 115 full service athletic departments and coordinates travel for more than 1,600 teams annually. The company provides comprehensive services including commercial air, charter air, group hotel sourcing, charter bus coordination, and proprietary travel technology built specifically for collegiate programs

About Utah Valley University Athletics Utah Valley University Athletics sponsors 16 NCAA Division I programs competing in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and Big 12 Conference (wrestling). On July 1, UVU will make the official move to the Big West Conference, where it will compete in 15 of its 16 sports.