Rex Arends has been with the Big Ten Network since its landmark launch in 2007. As Director of Technical Operations, he oversaw both the remote and studio production teams where the Big Ten tackled 450 live remote events and more than 300 studio shows each school year.
In 2010, Rex became the Director of University Technical Operations for the network. His primary focus is now the implementation and training of new technology and creating unique opportunities for students. The Big Ten Network and students work closely together to create high quality student-produced sports events to stream on the Internet as well as air on the linear network.
Prior to coming to the Big Ten Network, Rex was Operations Manager at Fox Sports Northwest in Seattle, Washington. His staff of 40 employees produced magazine and studio shows featuring sports icons such as Lenny Wilkens and Isiah Thomas for both the Seattle and Detroit regional Fox Sports markets.
Rex’s career in broadcasting has spanned more than a quarter of a century.