Artis Twyman
Artis Twyman is in his fifth year as vice president of communications for the Los Angeles Rams. In this position, Twyman oversees the media relations staff and directs the Rams’ communication efforts.
The 2024 season will be Twyman’s 22nd season with the Rams. He previously served nine seasons as senior director of communications and three seasons as the team’s director of media relations after spending six years as assistant director of football media.
Following the 2018 season, Twyman and the Rams communications department won the Pro Football Writers Association’s Pete Rozelle Award. The award recognizes the NFL public relations staff that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media. It marked the first time since 1997 the Rams have won the award and only the second time in franchise history.
Prior to joining the Rams in 2003, Twyman spent two years as a public relations assistant for the Seattle Seahawks. He broke into the NFL in 2001 as a public relations intern for the expansion Houston Texans. From 1995-2001, he worked in the Tennessee State University Public Relations Department, serving in many capacities, including three years as public information officer.
In 2012, he was one of only two public relations officials throughout the 32-team league chosen to work the Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. He also received this honor in 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2006. Twyman also was part of public relations staffs for NFC Championship games, as well as several Super Bowls.
In 2021, he served as the chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council at California Lutheran University.
Twyman earned his undergraduate degree in speech communications from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn., and a master’s degree in mass communications from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn.