Bill Ekblad on His Family’s Split BYU/Utah Loyalty & Park City Hotel / Ruth’s Chris Superfans

Bill Ekblad, director of sales and marketing for Hotel Park City and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, joins Dave McCann and Jason Shepherd to kick off Hotel Park City’s new run as presenting sponsor of the show’s BYU Superfans segment. Ekblad, who grew up in a split BYU/Utah household, traces his fandom back to coming home as a toddler with his first beanie — a BYU one — and shares favorite memories that span decades: the “fourth and 18” touchdown, a chance encounter with Chad Lewis and former BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe at a golf tournament, and getting a photo of his son with AJ Dybantsa on the night Dybantsa became the NBA’s No. 1 overall pick. Ekblad also makes the business case for the Hotel Park City–BYU partnership, describing the hotel’s global “autograph collection” cachet under owner Glen Overton, the Ruth’s Chris dining package built into hotel stays, and the special Y’s Guys Superfan perks available by calling reservations manager Danielle directly or booking through the show’s Open Table link. He closes out with his expectations for BYU’s season (a Big 12 title, buoyed by a loaded offensive line and LJ Martin) and a rapid-fire five questions covering his favorite sports movie, band, cereal, fall matchup and Ruth’s Chris menu item. #YsGuys #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUCougars #CougarNation #GoCougs #HotelParkCity #RuthsChris #BYUSuperfans #ParkCityUtah #KalaniSitake #AJDybantsa #ChadLewis #TomHolmoe #BYUFandom #Big12Football #FiveQuestions #BYUAlumni #CougarTribe #ParkCity #LDS