Broncos' Operations Team Honored as AFC Travel Director of the Year

Denver's staff recognized for planning successful road trips, including an extended trek to London.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:12am

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, geometric shapes in shades of blue, orange, and green, conceptually representing the logistical challenges and multi-faceted nature of an NFL team's travel operations.The Broncos' operations team's meticulous planning and execution of an extended road trip helped the squad post their best away record in years.Englewood Today

The Denver Broncos' operations team has been named the 2025 AFC Travel Director of the Year, recognized for their work in planning and executing the team's road games, including an extended trip from Philadelphia to London.

Why it matters

The Broncos' operations staff played a key role in the team's success on the field, helping the squad post their best road record since 2015. This league-wide honor highlights the importance of behind-the-scenes support in professional sports.

The details

Led by Senior Vice President of Operations Chip Conway, the Broncos' operations team was recognized for planning eight regular-season road games in 2025, including an extended trip from Philadelphia to London. The team earned three wins during that stretch, including a victory over the previously undefeated Eagles and a hard-fought win over the Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

  • The Broncos were honored at the NFL's team travel meetings in March 2026.
  • The award recognized the Broncos' operations team's work during the 2025 season.

The players

Chip Conway

Senior Vice President of Operations for the Denver Broncos.

Adam Newman

Director of Team Logistics for the Denver Broncos.

Josh Bruning

Director of Operations and Experience for the Denver Broncos.

Jake TenBraak

Facilities Services Manager for the Denver Broncos.

Sierra Reed

Events and Personnel Coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

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What they’re saying

“The Broncos' operations team helped plan for eight regular-season road games in 2025, including an extended trip in which the team traveled from Philadelphia to London.”

— Aric DiLalla

The takeaway

This league-wide honor highlights the crucial role that behind-the-scenes operations staff play in supporting a team's on-field success, especially when it comes to navigating the logistical challenges of an NFL season.