Donnie “Zim” joined the National Preps team in June 2012 as the Director of Mid Atlantic Scouting after serving as President and CEO of the Playmaker Recruiting Report. Zim has over 18 years of experience “scouting” HS football players, including 12 years as a College Football Coach serving as a position coach, recruiting coordinator, and defensive coordinator at the BCS, FCS, and D2 levels.

Coverage: DC | MD | VA | PA | NJ | DE
Coaching: 27 years
Scouting: 24 years

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X: @GHoward_Scout Coach

Howard joined the National Preps team in 2018 and is the Director of the Western Region & Texas following almost a decade of being the VP/GM of XOS/Catapult's Recruiting & Scouting Division. Coach Howard is a 16-year HS coaching veteran and is entering his 22nd year in scouting HS players for the college market.

Prior to joining NP Howard owned one of the top recruiting companies NorCal Football Scouting covering the west coast which was then acquired by XOS/Catapult. He has worked in partnerships with Champion, Bumpboxx, The Opening, Elite 11, The NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pylon 7v7, and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. He has also served on the selection teams of the US Army All-American Bowl and the Under Armour All-American Game.

Coverage: WA | OR | CA | AZ | NV | UT | CO
Coaching: 16 years

Scouting: 22 years

Jeff Mullen joined the National Preps team in February of 2018 after Coaching College football for 27 years at the Division 1 level. Coach Mullen has been a Division 1A College Football Coach for the last 27 seasons. He started his career at the University of Hawaii in 1991 as a Graduate Assistant. From there he made stops at Ohio University (1992-2000), Wake Forest (2001-2007), West Virginia (2008-2010), and finished his coaching career by helping start the program at UNC Charlotte (2011-2017). Jeff spent his entire career as an offensive assistant and over the last 10 seasons as an offensive coordinator.

Coverage: NC | SC | TN

Coaching: 27 years

Scouting: 5 years

Erin Zimmerman is a communications and client success professional with a passion for building strong relationships and helping organizations grow. At National Preps and The Directory, she works closely with schools, coaches, and athletic programs to ensure they get the most value from the platform. Erin specializes in client communication, onboarding, support, and helping teams maximize their visibility and recruiting opportunities. She is known for her approachable style, strong organizational skills, and dedication to creating a positive experience for every client she works with.

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