Parker Leppien joined Auburn University as the senior producer – live operations in March 2019 and has been serving in his current role as director – live operations & programming since September, 2022. He oversees the live operations of War Eagle Productions, which includes video boards, as well as digital and linear broadcasts that originate out of Auburn’s two control rooms. Additionally, he is the lead producer for Auburn’s digital and linear shows for ESPN.

Prior to Auburn, Leppien spent eight years at his alma mater, the University of Missouri, as a graduate assistant and producer where he helped start the Mizzou Network and Missouri’s live production group. He is a proud graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism (2011) and Crosby MBA Program (2014).