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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” full_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving-fade” motts_theme_padding=”no” conter_content=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1646586419937{background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7) url(https:\/\/cavsfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/122621-Cleveland-Cavaliers-v.-Toronto-Raptors_113-1.jpg?id=1680);background-position:center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}” el_id=”HEADER”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1646586485289{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”YOUR STORY STARTS HERE” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:4rem|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving-fade” css_animation=”fadeInUp” motts_theme_padding=”no” conter_content=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1646675433227{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain !important;}” el_id=”WELCOMETOTHELAND”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”THE LAND” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646685240696{padding-top: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to Cleveland” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646685270072{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_media_grid element_width=”3″ gap=”10″ item=”masonryGrid_SlideFromLeft” initial_loading_animation=”none” grid_id=”vc_gid:1773062448325-2c19d8a5-6b8a-3″ include=”1536,1966,1534,1533,1532,1531,1530,2218″ css=”.vc_custom_1747756175818{padding-right: 4% !important;padding-left: 4% !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeInUp” motts_theme_padding=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1646680370033{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”CULTURE”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CULTURE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646685236069{padding-top: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”Strong Work Ethic | Passion for your Craft | Commitment to Learning | Leadership | Positive Attitude” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1756989868675{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][ts_image image=”1993″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1646422050794{padding-left: 40px !important;}”][ts_about_text_content]The Foundation is an elite Inside Sales program<\/strong>\u00a0that serves as a platform to launch your career in sports. While in this program you will receive all the tools needed to have a long successful career in sports and develop a skill set that will make you one of the sharpest salespeople in our industry. The Cavaliers organization has a reputation of producing some of the strongest leaders in sports.<\/span>[\/ts_about_text_content][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”THE 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR CULTURE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.5rem|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646425950895{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” wrap_container=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”PASSION FOR YOUR CRAFT” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ el_class=”F5TITLE”][vc_column_text el_class=”F5DESC”]<\/p>\n

Obsessed with getting better everyday at what you do.<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”POSITIVE ATTITUDE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ el_class=”F5TITLE”][vc_column_text el_class=”F5DESC”]<\/p>\n

The biggest controllable, we can’t always control the outcome but we can control how we react to it.<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”STRONG WORK ETHIC” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ el_class=”F5TITLE”][vc_column_text el_class=”F5DESC”]<\/p>\n

Continuously giving maximum effort while always holding yourself to the highest standard.<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” wrap_container=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1646682535335{padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”COMMITMENT TO LEARNING” el_class=”F5TITLE”][vc_column_text el_class=”F5DESC”]<\/p>\n

Positively responds to training while continually seeking out constructive feedback to get better.<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”LEADERSHIP” el_class=”F5TITLE”][vc_column_text el_class=”F5DESC”]<\/p>\n

It doesn’t take a title to be a leader, lead by example by always doing the right thing.<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1748354401326{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WHO WE ARE” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1758031381804{padding-top: 40px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”OUR MISSION” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1758031406034{padding-top: 30px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”“Our mission is to pursue excellence through continuous learning, discipline, and competitive spirit. We never run from challenges but embrace them as opportunities for growth. With a shared sense of purpose and a positive attitude, we operate ego-free with a team-first mindset. We value selfless leadership and are committed to being champions of our organization.“” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1758031521475{padding-top: 30px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_raw_html el_id=”ceros”]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeInUp” disable_element=”yes” motts_theme_padding=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1664465678609{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”CURRENTMEMBERS”][vc_column][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” css=”.vc_custom_1747667456841{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”CURRENT MEMBERS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1647630558949{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ben Nutter” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Cincinnati
\nHometown<\/strong>– Pickerington, OH
\nBio<\/strong>– Ben comes to us from Pickerington, OH. He attended University of Cincinnati and graduated with a BS, Sport Administration. He has experience as a Lead Player Security Intern at Western and Southern Open. He was a viral meme in high school that still has significant relevance to this day (look up “Freshmen I’m getting pissed” on google to see what I mean). Ben can be reached at BNutter@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Angela Rizzo” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Angela Rizzo
\n<\/u>School<\/strong>– University of Akron
\nHometown<\/strong>– Uniontown, OH
\nBio<\/strong>– Angela comes to us from Uniontown, OH. She attended University of Akron where she graduated with a BS, Marketing and Sales Management. She was a Curb Server at Swensons Drive In and Cleveland Striker with the Cleveland Indians at the time. A fun fact is that she is 1 of 7 kids! Angela can be reached at ARizzo@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”James Felton” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– Northwood University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Newport, MI
\nBio<\/strong>– James comes to us from Newport, MI. He attended Northwood University where he graduated with a BAA, Sports Management. He was an Account Executive, Great Lakes Loons Baseball team. A fun fact is that he has red hair and blue eyes which that combination is less than 1% of the world’s population! James can be reached at JFelton@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Lil\u2019Turia Calloway” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– Tuskegee University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Macon, GA
\nBio<\/strong>– Lil\u2019Turia comes to us from Macon, GA. She attended Tuskegee University and graduated with a BS, Business Administration and Sales & Marketing. She has experience as a Georgia Swarm Ticket Sales Representative. Her fun fact is that she is a natural born redhead. Lil\u2019Turia can be reached at LCalloway@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Noah Chensasky” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Memphis
\nHometown<\/strong>– Memphis, TN
\nBio<\/strong>– Noah comes to us from Memphis, TN. He attended University of Memphis where he graduated BS, Sport and Leisure Management (Honors) and BA, Journalism (Honors). He was recently a Tennessee Golf Association Tournament Operations Intern. A fun fact is that he is a first degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. Noah can be reached at NChensasky@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Andrew Rudofski” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>-Western Michigan University
\nHometown<\/strong>-Wixom, MI
\nBio<\/strong>– Andrew comes to us from Wixom, MI. He attended Western Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and minored in Economics. He was an Inside Sales Representative at Power Play Marketing. A fun fact is that he has a very large and high-quality autograph and card collection. Andrew can be reached at ARudofski@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Lindsay Stephens” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Akron
\nHometown<\/strong>-Clarksville, TN
\nBio<\/strong>– Lindsay comes to us from Clarksville, TN. She attended University of Akron and graduated with a BS, Organizational Management and minored in Sports Administration. She was recently a Stadium Experience Representative with the Tennessee Titans. Her fun fact is that she is a vegan! Lindsay can be reached at LStephens@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Sean Corp” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Akron
\nHometown<\/strong>– Wadsworth, OH
\nBio<\/strong>– Sean comes to us from Wadsworth, OH. He attended University of Akron where he graduated with a B.S. Sports Management. He was an associate with Cornwell Quality Tools. A fun fact is that he has thrown a football with J.J. Watt. Sean can be reached at Scorp@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Taylor Nunley” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– Grambling State University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Cleveland, OH
\nBio<\/strong>– Taylor comes to us from right here in Cleveland, OH. She attended Grambling State University where she graduated with a BS, Sports Management, Coaching & Pre-Law. She recently did an NFL Experienceship. A fun fact is that she has two dogs, named Oscar and Mayer.\u00a0 Taylor can be reached at TNunley@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Alex Sutor” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– George Mason University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Woodbridge, VA
\nBio<\/strong>– Alex comes to us from Woodbridge, VA. He attended George Mason University and graduated with a B.S. Public Admin; Minor, Sports Management. He was recently a sales intern at Pittsburgh Riverhounds. His fun fact is that he\u2019s a huge history buff and has relatives that fought on both sides of the Civil War! Alex can be reached at ASutor@cavs.com[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Teewan Wigginton” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– Midway University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Louisville, KY
\nBio<\/strong>– Teewan comes to us from Louisville, KY. He attended Midway University where he graduated with BS, Sports Management and minored in Psychology. While in school, he played on the basketball team as a point guard. Teewan then interned with the Indiana Pacers where he organized and facilitated Youth Camp operations in various areas of Indiana. During the pandemic, he learned how to meditate and invest wisely. Teewan can be reached at TWigginton@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Erica Slye” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– Virginia Tech
\nHometown<\/strong>– Reston, VA
\nBio<\/strong>– Erica comes to us from Reston, VA. She attended Virginia Tech where she graduated with a BS, Business Information Technology and a minor in leadership & social change. Erica\u2019s experience with Virginia Tech Athletics and Tom James Company has taught her the value of client experience which she\u2019ll transfer over to The Foundation. During the pandemic, she did lots of hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Erica can be reached at ESlye@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Reed Carlin” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Tampa
\nHometown<\/strong>– Ocean City, NJ
\nBio<\/strong>– Reed comes to us from Ocean City, NJ. He attended University of Tampa and graduated with a BS, Sport and Administration\/Management. He has been with other sports teams including the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and even helped with fan experience for Super Bowl LV. During the pandemic, he spent a lot of valuable time with his family. Reed can be reached at RCarlin@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Brittany Rochester” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of South Carolina
\nHometown<\/strong>– Libertyville, IL
\nBio<\/strong>– Brittany comes to us from Libertyville, IL. She attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a BS, Sport and Entertainment Management. Her sports journey started with The Kentucky Derby and made stops at her school\u2019s athletic department and Chicago Blackhawks. Brittany most recently was creating social media content and collaborating with the marketing team at Colonial Life Arena. During the pandemic, she pushed herself to run half marathons. Brittany can be reached at BRochester@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Alex Yi” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
\nHometown<\/strong>– Cresskill, NJ
\nBio<\/strong>– Alex comes to us from Cresskill, NJ. He attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a MS, Sport Management. Alex most recently was a consulting intern for Illini RST Undergraduate program which allowed him to focus on marketing and sales concepts that clients could implement during the pandemic. Some clients included Chicago Bulls, OKC, Chicago Cubs and more. During the pandemic, he focused on lifting weights and staying in shape. Alex can be reached at Ayi@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Freeman Alfano” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– University of Massachusetts, Amherst
\nHometown<\/strong>– Hopkinton, MA
\nBio<\/strong>– Freeman comes to us from Hopkinton, MA. He attended University of Massachusetts, Amherst and graduated with a BS, Sports Management, Sports Journalism. Freeman had experience as a staff writer for The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, then became a podcast host for Bay State Games. He recently did a marketing internship with RealTime Sports. During the pandemic, he went to Nantucket for a few days with my family. Freeman can be reached at FAlfano@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Thomas Raneses” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– James Madison University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Vienna, VA
\nBio<\/strong>– Thomas comes to us from Vienna, VA. He attended James Madison University and graduated with a BS, Sports & Recreation Management. Thomas was a head coach for the JMU Club Wrestling program and created the team\u2019s social media accounts. More recently, he was a marketing intern for JMU athletics. During the pandemic, started reading more and spent more time learning about himself. Thomas can be reached at TRaneses@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Joe Legin” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]School<\/strong>– James Madison University
\nHometown<\/strong>– Vienna, VA
\nBio<\/strong>– Thomas comes to us from Vienna, VA. He attended James Madison University and graduated with a BS, Sports & Recreation Management. Thomas was a head coach for the JMU Club Wrestling program and created the team\u2019s social media accounts. More recently, he was a marketing intern for JMU athletics. During the pandemic, started reading more and spent more time learning about himself. Thomas can be reached at TRaneses@cavs.com<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInUp” anchor_wrap_section=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1748354391316{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_id=”LEADERSHIP”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1646680071523{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”LEADERSHIP” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1748354351992{padding-top: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”Meet our Cavs Ticket Sales Leadership Team” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1680279927844{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1747755992494{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755529105{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Aj Bondi” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”VICE PRESIDENT, PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT AND CLIENT ENGAGEMENT” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”1889″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747753118716{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Corporate Partnership Seasonal Assistant – Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why is The Foundation important to you and\/or the ticket sales team?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE” css=”.vc_custom_1748354625280{padding-top: -2px !important;}”]When you look at who has come through the Foundation, what they have done and where they have gone (whether it be here or to other organizations) it\u2019s incredible. If you were to take that away, finding success would be extremely difficult, if not impossible.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755539099{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”ALEX JOYNER” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”MANAGER, THE FOUNDATION” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle” css=”.vc_custom_1747756773246{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1965″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747753276929{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development <\/span>– Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What has been your favorite memory with the Cavs?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]My favorite memory was when I was the top seller for a company-wide sales competition and I got to take my mom on the team plane to Indianapolis to cheer on the Cavs![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755547796{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Allison Howard” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chief Commercial Officer” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle” css=”.vc_custom_1747756803352{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2026″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747753395118{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Engineer – Shell Oil Company[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What advice would you give someone that wants to work in the sports industry?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Show up with a smile, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work hard. I believe you learn more with a positive attitude and a smile. Plus, the right attitude goes a long way in life.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1747755915952{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755571302{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”ANGELO HRONIS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”Director, Business Development” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle” css=”.vc_custom_1747765773272{padding-top: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2144″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747753603594{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development – Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best part about working for the Cavs?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]The people. Everybody in the organization are genuinely good people. They push you to be the best version of yourself while bringing positive energy every day![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755586910{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”DOUG WISLINSKI” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”1887″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747753928606{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Inside Sales Representative – New York Knicks\/Rangers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best advice you’ve received in your sports career?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]In your career there will be things you can and cannot control. You can always control your attitude and effort.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Jordyn Kovolyan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”Senior Director, Membership Development & Groups” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle” css=”.vc_custom_1771448681726{border-top-width: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2028″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1771448710177{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development \u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is your advice for incoming industry professionals?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Start early! Connect with as many people as possible and ask as many questions as you can think of. The more you know coming into the industry, the more prepared you will be. Everyone in the industry has been through it themselves, and are willing to lend a helping hand to those who reach out![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1747755920644{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755604053{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Josh Lins” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”Senior Vice President, Premium & Ticket Sales” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”2145″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747773396587{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development – Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best advice you\u2019ve received in your sports career?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Anyone can work hard for a day, but consistency is what will separate you. If you strive to \u201cwin the day\u201d every single day, you will be great.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1771449200262{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”KIERSTEN GREEN” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”VICE PRESIDENT, TICKET SALES & SERVICE (WNBA)” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle” css=”.vc_custom_1761744009703{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1915″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1749747084059{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Game Night Staff, Membership Service at Washington Capitals[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why is The Foundation important to you and\/or the ticket sales team?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]<\/p>\n

The Foundation is important to me because it equipped me with the tools to be a successful sales rep and now a new leader. The amount of leaders who are \u201chome grown\u201d is a testament to the quality of the program we have here, and also to the leaders who are at the forefront of leading this program.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”KYLE KAMINSKI” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”MANAGER, THE FOUNDATION” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1771448877177{padding-top: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1913″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1771448887866{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development – Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best part about working for the Cavs?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Hands down the people. We have the best team members that are all working together for a common goal. We want to be the best in the business and make each other better every single day.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1646590290647{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1747755642211{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”MELA SCHLESINGER” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR DIRECTOR, REVENUE OPERATIONS & EXPERIENCES” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”2025″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747773430913{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Inside Sales Account Executive – Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best part about working for the Cavs?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]I love how open and supportive this organization is. If you have a question, want to pick someone\u2019s brain, or just simply learn more about what they do \u2013 everyone is willing to lend a hand. I\u2019ve learned so much about other parts of our business simply by asking to tell me more.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”SAM BERMAN” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR MANAGER, PREMIUM SALES” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1771449026021{padding-top: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1914″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1771449033535{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”First Job” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Account Executive, Organizational Business Development \u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the best part about working for the Cavs?” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Working in the sports & entertainment industry allows you to be present for some pretty unique events, that most people don\u2019t get access to on a regular basis. Being able to attend events like the NBA All-Star Weekend, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, & NCAA Championships are things I will be able to tell people about for years to come![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeInUp” disable_element=”yes” anchor_wrap_section=”no” el_id=”CAREERPATH” css=”.vc_custom_1748463461345{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1646606043671{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAREER PATH” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646684961691{padding-top: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”Learn how others have moved through the ranks of the organization.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646685200773{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”top” wrap_container=”yes”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646676683594{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”MELA SCHLESINGER” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR, REVENUE OPERATIONS & EXPERIENCES” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”2025″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747773461932{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”VIEW MELA’S CAREER PATH” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Previous Position: Director of Sales & Service Operations<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Senior Manager Membership Development<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Manager Sales & Service Operations<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Sr. Membership Development Specialist<\/p>\n

1st Position: Membership Development Specialist[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646677052512{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”GRANT HESSELBART” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”VICE PRESIDENT OF TICKET SALES & SERVICE, CLEVELAND CHARGE” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”1888″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747773487298{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”VIEW GRANT’S CAREER PATH” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Previous Position: Sr. Manager #TheFoundation<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Manager #TheFoundation<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Sr. Business Development Specialist<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Monsters Business Development Specialist[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646677480864{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jordyn Kovolyan” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:1.2rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membername”][vc_custom_heading text=”SENIOR MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:.8rem|text_align:center|color:%23860038″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”membertitle”][vc_single_image image=”2028″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ el_class=”memberimg” css=”.vc_custom_1747773622390{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”VIEW JORDYN’S CAREER PATH” style=”arrow” size=”sm” el_class=”CAREERPATHTOGGLE”]Previous Position: Sr. Manager, Business Development<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Manager, Premium Hospitality Development<\/p>\n

Previous Position: Membership Development Specialist<\/p>\n

1st Position: Jr. Membership Development Specialist[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1646682495836{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646678993458{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1646678984551{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”teammember” width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeInUp” motts_theme_padding=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1647631226703{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 10% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”FOUNDATIONMEMBERS”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cavs Front Office Hall of Fame” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1664557008799{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_custom_heading text=”The group of individuals below are amongst the finest in the sports industry. Below are current leaders in the sports industry who\u2019ve come through our Foundation program:” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1750081449234{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”AJ Bondi” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Premium Development and Client Engagement<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”AJ Gioglio” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Manager, Business Development<\/b>\u00a0– Arizona Diamondbacks[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Angelo Hronis” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Business Development <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ashley Galbraith” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Membership Service and Fan Loyalty<\/strong> \u2013 Los Angeles Dodgers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Austin Cook” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Premium Sales Executive <\/strong>–\u00a0FIFA World Cup 2026 at On Location[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Brett Wallace” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Sphere Entertainment Company[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Chris Schons” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Manager, Premium Club Hospitality <\/b>\u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dan Maret” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Premium Services <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Crypto.com Arena[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dan Purdy” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Manager, Business Development <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Gamecock Sports Properties[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dan Rosenthal” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Executive Vice President, Property Sales and Experience <\/strong>\u2013 Elevate Sports Ventures[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dave Leutwyler” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Regional Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”David Aitken” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Tickets Sales and Corporate Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Worcester Railers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”David Kon\u00e9” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Agent, Basketball<\/strong> \u2013 William Morris Endeavor[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Erica Gallardo” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director, Membership Services<\/strong> \u2013 Tennessee Titans[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Erica Slye” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Manager, New Business <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Arizona Diamondbacks[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Erin Simmons” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Ticket Sales<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Milwaukee Bucks[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Grant Hesselbart” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Charge[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jessica Fisher” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director, Group & Membership Development <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Cleveland Monsters[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jordyn Kovolyan” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director, Membership Development & Groups<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Josh Chua” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Ticket Sales and Revenue<\/strong> \u2013 Rocket Entertainment Group[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Josh Lins” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Premium & Ticket Sales<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Kathleen Coyle (Waddell)” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Premium Sales <\/b>\u2013 Minnesota Vikings[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ken Meredith” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Premium & East Coast Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Professional Bull Riders[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Kiersten Green” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service <\/strong>\u2013 Cleveland WNBA[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Madison Curl” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Manager, Corporate Partnership Strategy <\/strong>\u2013 Illitch Sports[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Matthew Kalister” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Sales & Service & Strategy<\/strong> \u2013 Franchise Properties[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Meka White Morris” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Executive Vice President of Revenue, Chief Business Officer <\/strong>\u2013 Minnesota Twins[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mela Schlesinger” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director, Revenue Operations & Experiences<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Michael Drobnick” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service<\/strong> \u2013 Philadelphia 76ers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mike Ostrowski” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]President <\/strong>\u2013 Franchise Properties[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Scott Gordon” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Sales Director <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0PGA Tour[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Zach Harvey” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Manager, Partnership Development<\/strong> \u2013 Houston Texans[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Leaders who\u2019ve had their pathways cross with the Cavs Front Office in the past or are currently with the Cavs Front Office:” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:3rem|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1750083990438{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”SECTIONHEADER”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Abbey Mathis” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Strategic Business Development & Special Projects<\/strong> \u2013 Charlotte Hornets[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ade Ayodele” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Manager of Partnership Development<\/strong> \u2013 Charlotte Hornets[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Alyssa Keen” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Marketing Director<\/strong> \u2013 The Coca-Cola Company[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Amanda Petrek” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Enterprise Client Relations Manager<\/strong> \u2013 Key Bank[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Bob Sivik” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Linder Health[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Bob Wunderlich” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Membership Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Denver Nuggets[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Brad Sims” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]President & CEO<\/strong> \u2013 New York City Football Club[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Brian Basloe” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]CEO<\/strong> \u2013 Concierge Live[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Bruce Wimbish” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Business Development Sales Manager<\/strong> \u2013 ASM Global[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Bryan Ralston” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Inside & Group Sales Director<\/strong> \u2013 Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Carl Manteau” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Minnesota Timberwolves[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Chad Estis” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Executive Vice President<\/strong> \u2013 Legends[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dan Purdy” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Manager, Business Development<\/strong> \u2013 Gamecock Sports Properties[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”David Livingston” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Chief Commercial Officer<\/strong> – World Long Drive[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Dionna Widder” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Chief Revenue Officer<\/strong> – Nashville Predators<\/p>\n

[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Doug Dawson” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President <\/strong>– Dallas Cowboys[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Doug Roberts” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Stadium Events & Premium Sales<\/strong> – AMB Sports + Entertainment[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Eric Clouse” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, New Stadium Team<\/strong> – New York City FC & Etihad Park[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Garin Narain” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer<\/strong> \u2013 Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Hallie Yavitch” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President Booking & Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater, and L.A. LIVE[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jaclyn Urda” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Marketing Manager<\/strong> \u2013 Carolina Panthers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jeff Ryznar” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Owner<\/strong> \u2013 898 Marketing[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jentry Mullins” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service<\/strong> \u2013 BSE Global[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Joel Adams” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service<\/strong> \u2013 Arizona Cardinals[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”John Fisher” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Cirque du Soleil[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Jordan Cannon” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Sales & Marketing Operations<\/strong> \u2013 Lehigh Valley Phantoms & PPL Center[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Josh Baker” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Chief Revenue Officer<\/strong> \u2013 Professional Bull Riders, LLC[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ken Meredith” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Premium & East Coast Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Professional Bull Riders, LLC[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Kerry Bubolz” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]President, CEO<\/strong> \u2013 Vegas Golden Knights[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mark Bloom” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]\u00a0Vice President, Corporate Partnerships<\/span><\/strong> – FC Cincinnati[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mark Schoppe” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]\u00a0Senior Business Development Manager<\/strong> \u2013 Exit Planning Institute[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Matt Fahr” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director Business Development & Premium Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0Detroit Lions[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Matt Korte” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Development<\/strong> \u2013 The Superlative Group, Inc.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Matt Papatheodorou” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Browns[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Meredith Scerba” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]\u00a0Senior Vice President<\/strong> \u2013 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mike Behan” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Chief Business & Revenue Officer<\/strong> \u2013 Charlotte Hornets[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mike Maleski” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Co-President<\/strong> \u2013 Babcox Media[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mike Ondrejko” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]President, Global Sales<\/strong> \u2013 Legends[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Mike Ostrowski” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]President <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Franchise Properties[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Nic Barlage” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]CEO<\/strong> \u2013 Rock Entertainment Group[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Nicholas Long” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Retail Ops<\/b> \u2013 Orlando Magic[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Nick Batista” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Premium Sales<\/strong> \u2013 United Center[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Pam Frasco” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Social Impact & Foundation<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Cavaliers[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Paul Bee” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Ticket Sales and Service<\/strong> \u2013 Milwaukee Bucks[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Regis Bane” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Executive Director, Ticketing Technology and Ticket Operations<\/strong> \u2013 Detroit Lions[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Robert Minter” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Business Operations<\/strong> \u2013 Buffalo Sabres[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Ryan Caler” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director of Service, Retention & Franchise Foundation<\/strong> \u2013 Cleveland Monsters[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Scott Gordon” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Sales Director<\/strong> \u2013 PGA Tour[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Scott Woodruff” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Detroit Lions[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Sezin Aksoy” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Global Data Strategy & Analytics<\/strong> \u2013 AXS[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Spencer Ambrosius” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service<\/strong> \u2013 Detroit Red Wings[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Steve Korey” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Sales (Cleveland Market)<\/strong> \u2013 Topgolf[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Tamzin Barroilhet” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Director, Global Sports Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Under Armor[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Taylor Laurer” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Vice President, Ticket Sales, Service & Operations<\/strong> \u2013 Washington Commanders[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1646673251462{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_toggle title=”Troy Tutt” style=”arrow” color=”black” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” el_class=”foundationmember”]Senior Vice President, Ticketing & Hospitality<\/strong> \u2013 LIV Golf[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” 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Dan Gilbert is Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, the nation\u2019s largest mortgage lender. He is also Founder and Chairman of Rock Ventures, the umbrella entity for his portfolio of business and real estate investments, and Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the past four consecutive years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made appearances in the NBA Finals, and in 2016 won the NBA championship. Rock Ventures and its more than 100 affiliated companies across the country employ more than 30,000 team members, including more than 17,000 in Detroit\u2019s urban core.<\/h6>\n
Dan is also an active investor in tech, sports-related and consumer direct companies. Dan is a Founder and Principal of Detroit Venture Partners (DVP), a venture capital firm that funds startup and early-stage technology companies and a Founding Partner of Detroit-based private equity group Rockbridge Growth Equity.<\/h6>\n
Dan began moving his Family of Companies to Detroit\u2019s central business district in 2010 in an effort to help lead the transformation of a great American city. In 2011, Dan co-founded Detroit-based Bedrock, a full-service real estate firm specializing in acquiring, leasing, financing, and managing commercial and residential space. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland, totaling more than 18 million square feet.<\/h6>\n
Dan serves on the boards of the Cleveland Clinic and the Children\u2019s Tumor Foundation. In 2015, Dan and Jennifer Gilbert established the Gilbert Family Foundation and in 2017, formed \u2018NF Forward\u2019 to fund cutting-edge research dedicated to finding a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF). Dan earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from Michigan State University and his law degree from Wayne State University.<\/h6>\n

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Nic Barlage is Chief Executive Officer of Rock Entertainment Group<\/strong>\u00a0(REG), the entity behind Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert’s Rock Family of Companies. The group encompasses the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge, the Cavs Legion in the NBA 2K League, and the newly formed Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN). REG also manages operations of key venues such as the Cleveland Clinic Courts and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (RMFH), the epicenter of sports and entertainment in Cleveland.<\/h6>\n
Barlage\u00a0joined the Cavaliers in 2017 as President of Business Operations, overseeing the 2019-2020 transformation of RMFH, solidifying its status the epicenter of sports and entertainment in downtown Cleveland and the largest driver of economic impact in Cuyahoga County. In 2021, he was named CEO of the Cavaliers and REG.<\/h6>\n
Before joining the Cavaliers, Barlage served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for the Phoenix Suns during the 2013-14 season, leading their premium and ticket sales and marketing endeavors. Earlier, Barlage spent five seasons with the Cavaliers, culminating in his role as Vice President of Sales and Service before his move to Phoenix. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he honed his expertise in suite and premium seating during stints with the Suns and the Charlotte Bobcats, totaling three seasons.<\/h6>\n
Fulfilling the vision of REG Chairman Dan Gilbert, under Barlage’s leadership REG has transformed from a regional force into a global catalyst for change. The Cavaliers have forged partnerships across all levels, from local neighborhoods to international communities, amplifying their impact far beyond Northeast Ohio. This expansive reach has translated into tangible results: over $48 million invested in community initiatives and more than 52,000 volunteer hours contributed by team members. REG’s support extends to organizations tackling critical issues such as education, food security, violence prevention and youth development. By creating safe spaces and enriching programs, REG isn’t just improving communities \u2013 it’s reshaping futures.<\/h6>\n
Barlage is member of Cosm\u2019s board, a global technology company that creates immersive \u201cshared reality\u201d entertainment. He also serves on advisory boards for esteemed institutions such as the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, American Red Cross, Cleveland Leadership Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics Leadership Council, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio and Hathaway Brown School.<\/h6>\n
A proud graduate of Saint John\u2019s University (Minn.), Barlage earned a degree in Psychology in May 2006. He and his wife, Traci, have two daughters, Brooklyn and Kennedy.<\/h6>\n

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If you are interested in learning more about The Foundation, please reach out to Kyle Kaminski at kkaminski@cavs.com or Alex Joyner at ajoyner@cavs.com.<\/h6>\n

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