MBA Sport Alumni Highlights: - Florida Atlantic University

MBA Spor t Alumni Highlights:
Ryan Peck, 2008 graduate was promoted to Associate
Vice Chancellor for External Affairs with the University
of Denver Athletic Department. Peck manages various
external efforts for the division
with emphasis on development,
marketing, and securing major and
principal gifts.
David Abbruzese, 2013 graduate has joined the NFL’s
Dallas Cowboys as a Public Relations Assistant. Abbruzese
monitors all media access to team practices and games
while facilitating tours relations between
national media outlets and AT&T Stadium.
He previously worked for the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins.
Matt Rickoff, 2006 graduate was named Director of Corporate Partnerships of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Rickoff comes from
an extensive background having spent
the last nine years with the Florida
Panthers.
Fall 2014
Inside this issue:
About the Program
Accreditation
2
Curriculum
4
Admissions Process
5
FAQs
6
Current Students
7
Program Director
8
Sport Faculty
9
Alumni
10
Information Sessions
12
3
Important Dates:
Application Deadlines
Spring 2015: Nov. 1, 2014
Summer 2015: April 1, 2015
New Additions
The MBA Sport program welcomes eight new students for the 2014 Fall semester. The incoming students are from a variety of states and countries including
Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Vermont, Canada, and South Africa. Welcome to FAU,
Braden Birch, Craig Bristow, Joseph Celli, Christian Conti, Adrian Pina, Patrick
Muldoon, Mark Sheppard, and Mitch Silverman.
Fall 2015: July 1, 2015
*Dates are subject to change
without notice
For more information contact
the MBA in Sport Management
Office:
faumbasport@fau.edu
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FAU MBA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
MBA Sport Ranked Top 10 Worldwide for Second Straight Year!
SportBusiness
International
Magazine ranked
FAU MBA in Sport
Management fourth
in USA and six in the
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business has announced that its AACSBaccredited MBA in Sport Management program has been ranked fourth in North
America and six in the world by the 2014 SportBusiness International Rankings of
Master-level Sport Courses. SportBusiness International’s 2014 Postgraduate Sports
Course Rankings, is the industry’s only authoritative ranking of the sector of sport
management education, included all types of sport programs on the master’s level
and was not limited to just MBA or other business-oriented programs. In 2013, the
MBA-Sport Management program was ranked fifth in North America and eighth in
the world
FAU’s MBA-Sport Management program combines a superior, and rigorous
graduate business curriculum with a specialization module that emphasizes the
business of sport. The program is practitioner oriented and students will be expected to participate in out-of-classroom practical experiences at local and regional sport and/or entertainment entities.
world of all Masterlevel Sport Courses.
About the Program
The MBA in Sport Management at FAU began its
first full year of operation
in August 2000 with the hiring of its full-time Director,
Jim Riordan. Since it’s inception, over 90% of the
program’s graduates are
employed in permanent
and/or full time and/or entertainment industry positions.
MBA Sport combines a
superior, rigorous graduate
curriculum with a specialization module that emphasizes
the business of sport. The
program is practitioner orientated, and students are
expected to participate in
out-of-classroom practical
experiences at local and
regional sport and/or entertainment industry positions. Please make not of
the following guidelines regarding FAU’s MBA Sport
program:
 MBA Students may not
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be employed outside of
the sport industry during their tenure in the
program.
Students must be continually involved with
internship(s) and/or employment throughout
their tenure in the program. All internships
and sport-related employment are subject
for approval by the
program director.
MBA Sport is geared
towards those who are
or wish to become managers and executives
on the business side of
the sport or entertainment industry.
MBA Sport does not
offer a thesis track.
MBA Sport does not
offer pat-time study,
certificate option, or
summer-only enrollment
class.
No transfers from with-
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in, or outside of, FAU are
accepted into the MBA
Sport program.
MBA Sport is for full-time
students only. Students must
register for continuous fall
and spring semesters.
Sport management courses
are only available to MBA
Sport students.
The MBA Sport program
only accepts GMAT test
scores as part of the application process
Students must have 24/7
access to the internet via a
home or wireless connection.
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A AC S B A c c r e d i t a t i o n – W h y i t m a t t e r s
The College of Business
is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB). This prestigious
accreditation is recognized
nationally and is one of
149 business schools
worldwide, out of several
thousand schools, to be
fully accredited by AACSB
through the doctoral level.
Furthermore, it is the only
business school to be accredited in its service area.
In business, AACSB accreditation is the gold stand-
ard. Approximately 10%
Accreditation is a proof business schools have this cess for voluntary, nonpremiere accreditation.
governmental review of
educational institutions
FAU is also accredited
regionally by the Commis- and programs. When
choosing a business
sion of Colleges of the
school, it is very imSouthern Association of
Schools and Colleges. FAU portant to consider its
is a member of the National accreditation. AccreditaAssociation of State Univer- tion may affect your desities and Land Grant Col- sirability in graduate
leges and the Council of
programs, ability to
Graduate Students.
transfer credits, the reputation of your degree,
and your ability to compete in the job market.
Our Mission
The mission of this program is the training
and development of individuals who possess
the ability to undertake and complete the
rigors of a high quality graduate-level business program, for a career in the management and administration of the sport industry. The program IS NOT designed for
those individuals interested in the career as
a teacher, coach, exercise scientist, athletics
trainer, or researcher. Practical application of learned classroom
knowledge is required and will be
attained through internship and practical experience during and after the
students classroom tenure at FAU.
of learned classroom
knowledge is
required through
internship.
A Message from the Director
“Since 2000, the MBA in Sport Management program at Florida Atlantic
University has been training and educating future management and executive
personnel in the areas of sport, entertainment, and public assembly management. Our model of constant interaction
of classroom learning and hands-on industry experience has served the sport
and entertainment industry well and has
made our graduates quite attractive to
Practical application
potential employers.
FAU MBA Sport is a difficult, demanding, strenuous and, at times, overwhelming program that is not for everyone. It is not a typical graduatelevel, Masters-degree program. However, for those who can succeed in it,
the ensuring rewards and benefits can
be plentiful and worth the effort expended.”
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FAU MBA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Curriculum
The MBASport curriculum consists of the core courses required of all FAU MBA students, plus a 12 credit
specialization in Sport Management. Full-time course load is considered to be nine hours or three courses
for the fall and spring semesters and six hours for the summer semester.
The following courses make up the MBASport curriculum
**Pre-Requisite Foundation Courses (a) (a1)
ACG 6027
ECO 6008
FIN 6408
MAR 6055
QMB 6603
Financial Accounting Concepts– 3 credits
Modern Economic Concepts/Theories– 3 credits
Financial Management– 3 credits
Marketing Functions/Processes– 3 credits
Data Analysis for Managers– 3 credits
MBA Core Courses (a1)
GEB 6215
GEB 6931
ACG 6315
MAN 6937
FIN 6806
ISM 6026
MAR 6815
MAN 6296
MAN 6501
MAN 6721
BUL 6455
ECP 6705
Graduate Business Communication Applications (b) - 3 credits
Contemporary Issues in Industry; Executive Forum (c)- 1 credit
Analysis/Application Accounting Data– 3 credits
Global Environment of Management– 3 credits
Advanced Financial Management– 3 credits
Information Systems– 3 credits
Strategic Concepts in Marketing– 3 credits
Leadership & Organizations – 3 credits
Operations Management– 3 credits
Global Management Strategy and Policy– 3 credits
Business Law & Applied Ethics– 1.5 credits
Advanced Managerial Economics– 1.5 credits
MBA Sport Core Courses (required of all MBA Sport majors) will include the following topics:
SPB 6815
SPB 6406
SPB 6716
SPB 5817
SPB 6940
Managing the Sport Enterprise– 3 credits
Sport Law– 2 credits
Sport Marketing– 2 credits
Financial Aspects of Sport (PreReq FIN 6806)- 2 credits
Internship in Sport Management (f)- 1 credit
MBA Sport Electives (students will choose to take one of the following two electives): (e)
SPB 6306
SPB 6106
Management of Sport, Entertainment and Convention Venues– 2 crs.
Management and Administration of Intercollegiate Athletics– 2 crs.
Total curriculum: 40-52 credits (determined by Undergraduate Transcript Evaluation)
*Program Requirements and Courses are subject to change.
Footnotes:
(a) Foundation courses may be waived if equivalent has been taken at the undergraduate level
(a1) Students should consult with Judith Benson, Graduate Advisor, as to the order in which to take these classes, as
well as be advised of pertinent information regarding them.
(b) Students must register for this course in the first semester and complete the course by the end of the third semester
or no further courses can be taken.
(c) Must be completed in the first fall and spring semester upon entering the program.
(d) This is the last course taken before the internship.
(e ) Students should consult with MBA Sport Program Director with concern to these courses.
(f) Approval of internship agency by MBA Sport Program Director is required; open to MBA Sport students only.
Please note: No MBA Sport core or elective course may be taken as an “audit.” These courses are offered on a
“for credit” basis only and are open only to MBA Sport Management graduate-level students.
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Admissions Process
POTENTIAL STUDENTS MUST QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL MBA PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE MBA SPORT
PROGRAM AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. Generally, that includes a 3.0 undergraduate GPA for the students last 60
credits and a total score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)*. For students who do not employ
English as their primary language, a minimum score of 550 (paper version), 210 (computer version), or 80 (internet version) is
required on the TOEFL exam.
*Or a minimum of 1100 based on the following AACSB formula:
200 * GPA (last 60 credits) + GMAT
(Applicants with a GPA below 2.7 and/or a GMAT score below 460 will not be considered for admission.)
1. Fill out Online Application and Online Supplemental Application that can be found at our website, www.fau.edu/
mbasport.
Applicants must notify the Director of the MBA Sport program, Jim Riordan, at jriordan@fau.edu upon
completion, submission, and payment of the application fee.
2. Fill out Online Supplemental Application that can be found at our website, www.fau.edu/mbasport. Upload the following
documents:
a) Resume:
**Your resume must include a calculation of your upper-division Grade Point Average (GPA).
**The GPA should be listed in the education section of your resume. e.g., Upper-division GPA: 3.25.
**Your upper-division GPA is defined as your last 60 undergraduate credits.
b) Personal Essay:
Topic:
Why do you want to earn a MBA in Sport Management?
Why do you want to come to FAU?
What are your future career plans?
Describe any previous experience you had in the Sport industry.
**Essay should be typed, double spaced and a minimum of two pages.
**Essay should have your full name and social security number at the top of the first page.
**Essay should be written in essay, not question and answer, format.
c) Unofficial GMAT Score
**In addition to listing the FAU MBA Sport Management program as a GMAT score recipient, applicant must notify
Dr. Riordan of score via email immediately following the test.
d) Unofficial Transcripts
4. Send Official Transcripts and GMAT* scores (This is in addition to uploading unofficial GMAT score and Transcripts):
FAU Graduate Admissions (MBA Sport Management)
777 Glades Road
P.O. Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
5. Personal Interview:
An in-person interview is required for all qualified applicants. No interview will be permitted over the phone or videoconferencing.
All expenses for travel/lodging are the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants will not be considered for an in-person interview
until online application, transcript, essay, and GMAT scores are received.
SATISFACTION OF MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE TO THE MBA SPORT
PROGRAM.
NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW.
*All requirements must be submitted to the College of Business admissions department one month prior to deadline*
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FAU MBA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
FAQ s
Question: How long does the program usually take?
Answer: The program length depends on how many courses you take each semester as well as if you have
completed the four foundation courses. On average the program takes students 2 years to complete.
Question: Is the MBASport offered through distance learning?
Answer: Sport Management classes are not offered online; however there are many MBA core classes that are
available through distance learning.
Question: What is the job placement after completion of the MBASport?
Answer: As of July 2012, 70% of our alumni are working in full-time permanent positions in the sport or
entertainment industry. We do not guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.
Question: Why is it important to choose a program that is AACSB accredited?
Answer: Only the top business schools in America have this accreditation. It signifies that a student has completed a thorough, contemporary and stringent MBA course of study. It will also prepare the student for work
opportunities outside of the sport and entertainment industry. Alums of MBASport who have had to leave sport
-industry jobs have quickly found executive positions outside of the sports industry thanks to their holding an
AACSB-accredited MBA.
Question: As a student in the MBASport program, are we allowed to work?
Answer: MBASport students are permitted to work full-time in the sport and entertainment industry.
Students are required to pursue internship opportunities, however, work outside of the sport and
entertainment industry is not permitted while enrolled in the program. No exceptions to this rule can be made.
Question: Can the personal interview be conducted via telephone?
Answer: All interviews (including international applicants) MUST be conducted in person at FAU and
expenses related to the interview are the responsibility of the applicant. Phone interviews will not be
conducted.
Question: Will the MBA in Sport Management prepare me for a career in sports medicine or
coaching?
Answer: The MBASport contains only business-oriented curriculum. Our program is NOT suited for those
wishing careers in coaching, physical education, athletic training, exercise science, or sport medicine.
Question: Are transfers accepted?
Answer: MBASport does not accept transfers from other universities or from other Masters programs at
Florida Atlantic University.
Question: Can students enrolled in other MBA programs at FAU take Sport Management courses?
Answer: Sport Management classes are open to MBASport majors ONLY.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.FAU.EDU/MBASPORT FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND THE ONLINE APPLICATION
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Current Students
Name
Company
Title/Position
Braden Birch
Miami Dolphins
Game Day Assistant
Craig Bristow
Delray Beach Open
Promotions and Sales Associate
Zach Carscadden
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Ticket Operations Assistant
Joseph Celli
Miami Dolphins
Brand Activation Intern
Christian Conti
Palm Beach Country Sports CommisMarketing Intern
sion
Ron Glenn
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Media Relations Assistant
Meryl Hershfield
Florida Panthers
Event Services Coordinator
Patrick Muldoon
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Football Operations Assistant
Adrian Pina
The Aspire Group
Sales Intern
James Poling
Miami Dolphins
Media Relations Assistant
Caroline Robinson
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Marketing Intern
Rachel Rodriguez
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Media Relations Assistant
Jared Romance
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Event Management Team
Nick Salerno
Learfield Sports
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Mark Shepard
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Business Operations Intern
Mitch Silverman
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Assistant AD Facilities Management,
Operations and Events
Zak Smetana
Florida Atlantic University Athletic
Department
Business Office Intern
Todd Soukup
PGA
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Kyle Ulstad
Orange Bowl Committee
Game Operations Assistant
Current MBA Sport Student, Nick Salerno is a Marketing and Sales Associate for Learfield Sports
“The MBA Sport Management Program has given me the
opportunity to work for a multitude of different organizations. The knowledgeable staff and hands-on
experience I have received during this program has provide me with countless opportunities to advance
my career.”
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FAU MBA SPORT MANAGEMENT
P r o g r a m D i r e c t o r – D r. J a m e s J. R i o r d a n
DR. JIM RIORDAN was named Director of the MBA in Sport Management program at Florida Atlantic University on
July 1, 2000. Prior to coming to South Florida, Riordan was Director of the Masters of Science in Sport Administration
program at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. During his five year tenure in Western NY, Riordan placed over 80 percent of over 60 graduates in full-time positions in the sports and entertainment industry.
Dr. Riordan’s nine-year placement record at FAU is close to 90 percent. Riordan
served as Director of Training and Quality Control for the New York Mets, as well as assisting in the management of Shea Stadium. Between 1980 and 1983, Riordan served as an
Assistant Director of Stadium Operations for the West Side Tennis Club (Forest Hills, NY)
and the National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadow, NY), the former and current home of the
U.S. Open Tennis Championships. In August 1983, he was named Director of Security and
Event Services for what is now known as the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia. At 22,
Riordan became the youngest individual in a major market to hold such a position.
In addition to his Spectrum duties, Riordan served as Director of Security for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, and assisted in the planning and implementation of crowd
management operations for major outdoor concerts. Riordan served as Manager of
Event Services at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum as Director of Operations for the
Richmond (VA) Coliseum and Mosque Theater, and as Director of Operations for the
Philadelphia Civic Center. In 1996, Riordan was hired by the Atlanta Committee for
the Olympic Games to serve as Sector Coordinator for the Olympic soccer medalround site, Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia. In 1999, he was retained by Contemporary Services
Corporation (CSC) as a crowd management and event operations consultant for Super Bowl XXXIII Miami and
for XXXIV in Atlanta. In 2004, he wrote a textbook chapter on “Sports as a Leisure Experience” and has
served as an expert commentator on sport, entertainment, stadium/arena, and crowd management issues for
The Sports Business Journal, Athletic Business, South-Florida-Sun Sentinel, Miami Herald, BusinessFirst, Tampa Tribune and WMAQ-AM (Miami) and ESPN’s Outside the Lines Nightly.
In 2003, he served as a special consultant to the chair of the FAU Director of Athletics search committee. In 2004, he was named a member of FAU’s Athletic Advisory Board, and served on the committee that
coordinated FAU’s Department of Athletics NCAA Self-Study Re-Certification. He served for two years as
the NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative for FAU and was chair of FAU’s Athletic Advisory Board. In 2006,
Dr. Riordan was named a member of the National Advisory Board of the University of Washington’s Executive Education Masters degree program in Intercollegiate Athletics Management and served as an adjunct
professor for the university in 2007. He is a peer-reviewer for the NCAA Self- Study/Re-certification program.
Riordan, 54, holds a BS and MBA from Saint John’s University in New York and has completed doctoral
work at Temple University in Philadelphia. He holds a PhD in Higher Educational Leadership-Higher Education
from Florida Atlantic University and is a member of the national academic honor society of Phi Kappa Phi.
From Student to Faculty
ERIC TOMASINI MBA Sport is thrilled to welcome back former student Eric Tomasini. A 2006
graduate, Eric will teach the Sport Marketing course. Currently the Senior Director of Business
Operations for Pinnacle Holdings, Tomasini previously spent eight years as Senior Director of
Brand Strategy for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League and the BB&T Center.
His background includes developing customized marketing solutions for key strategic partners,
including current and prospective sponsors. While at the Florida Panthers, he was responsible
for negotiating and executing corporate partnership agreements, creating department budgets, tracking revenue and expenses, overseeing the execution of each partnership program,
and managing the strategic partnerships support staff. We look forwarded to the vast experience and knowledge that
Eric will bring to the MBA Sport Program.
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Spor t Faculty
DAVID ABRAMS, an Executive Director and sports venue financing specialist, joined
Merrill Lynch in Boca Raton as an executive director in May 2006. Abrams previously
worked at Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton in a similar position from May 2003 through
March 2006. Abrams has over twenty years of experience in investment banking as a
lead banker for numerous public and private entities including the financing of stadiums,
arenas, tennis facilities, golf courses, and other sports venues. In the area of stadium
finance, he has advised Houston NFL Holdings in the financing of the NFL expansion
franchise, Houston Texans and Reliant Stadium. In July 2009, Abrams, along with his
Merrill Lynch associates and Miami-Dade county, agreed to the financing terms for the
Florida Marlins’ new baseball stadium. The $319 million contract will provide substantial
proceeds for the construction and building of the new stadium in Miami.
Abrams has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern
University. Abrams teaches the Financial Aspects of Sports course at FAU.
DR. JACK BIRCH, a Professional Scouting Consultant for the National Hockey League,
is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University for the College of Business and the
MBA in Sport Management program. Birch has held an extensive career within the
sport industry. Birch has served as Director of Hockey Operations with the Florida Panthers as well as Director of Player Personnel before obtaining the position as a Professional Scout, currently for the Winnipeg Jets. Previous professional experience includes
Director of Amateur Scouting for the Vancouver Canucks and Assistant Coach for the
New York Rangers. Birch has also published several scholarly articles in the Sociology of
Sport Journal, Journal of Psychology and the Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences. During his professional career Birch has served as Chairman for the Ontario Universities of Hockey Coaches Association, Chairman of the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union and Executive Member of the Canadian University Hockey Coaches Association. Jack Birch received a doctorate degree, Master’s and Bachelor's degree from the
University of Waterloo.
CARL BERRY, an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University, teaches Sport Law
for the MBASport program and Business Law for the College of Business. As managing
partner of Berry, Clark & Wildman, he represents a number of companies in general
business matters including commercial transactions, corporate compliance, mergers and
acquisitions, and licensing, as well as litigation in state and federal court. He also
practices sport and entertainment law providing representation to world class
professional athletes, musicians, producers, and television and event production companies. Berry also has experience in sports television, and event promotion. He has
worked on and promoted television programs seen on HBO, Showtime, ESPN, domestic
cable and Pay Per View. He has published articles and text in the area of Federal
Labor and Employment, Americans with Disabilities Act, and EEOC law.
"When I have several Sport Management MBA candidates in my Advanced Managerial Finance course, I always can count on them being among the best two or three students in my class. Because I have
spent 60 years in various athletic pursuits, I always enjoy interacting
with students who have an interest in the business of
sports. I love to hear about their internship experiences with local
teams."
William McDaniel, Professor
Department of Finance in the College of Business, Past President of the University Faculty Senate and Ex-officio member of the FAU Foundation Board
"Sports Management
MBA students bring
energy and a drive for
excellence to my class
and contribute
mightily to a lively
discussion of business communication.
They clearly see the
relevance of good
communication for
their success in the
sports world and
work hard to attain it.
Being a part of the
FAU MBA in Sport
Management program
is a pleasure!"
Mary Kay Boyd,
Instructor
Graduate Business
Communications Program
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FAU MBA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
M B A S p o r t — Pa r t T i m e P r o g r a m
We are pleased to announce the introduction of the MBA Sport Part Time program. Since the programs inception in 2000, all students have held full-time internships and/or employment in the sport
and entertainment industry while being registered as a full-time student. Incoming students, will have
the opportunity to take classes part time if they remain employed full-time within the industry. Preference will be give to those qualified applicants who have at least one year of permanent, full-time
work experience OR have had extensive industry-related experience while in college.
B a t t l e o f Te x a s
Incoming students Craig Bristow and Adrian Pina come from different parts of the world. Pina, a Texas native, attended Texas A&M as an undergraduate student graduating in 2012. Bristow made the
journey across the Atlantic from Johannesburg, South Africa but not before completed his undergraduate degree at University of Texas. As both students start their graduate school journeys, they will be
living under the same roof while assisting each other through the program. One thing for certain is
there will be a bitter rivalry during the College Football season as each student cheers for their alma
mater over their bitter rivals!
MBA Spor t Alumni: Wher e ar e they now?
Alumnus
Organization
Title
Sean Edwards ‘14
University of Maryland Athletics
Football Operations Assistant
Javier Gonzalez ‘14
FIBA World Cup
Promotional League Coordinator
Jena LeMendola ‘14
ESPN’s Boca Raton Bowl
Events Coordinator
Brooke Trauth ‘14
Florida Atlantic University Athletic Department
Athletic Academics Assistant
Frank Grande ‘14
EVL Sports
Director of Sales & Business Development
Will Leahy ‘14
Miami Dolphins Cycling Challenge
Operations Coordinator
Scott Collins ‘13
Dan Robbins ‘13
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
CA Technologies
Ticket Operations Coordinator
Customer Experience Manager
David Abbruzese ‘13
Dallas Cowboys
Public Relations Assistant
Brittany Reid ‘13
Miami Dolphins
Sun Life Stadium Account Coordinator
Steve Postma ‘13
Miami Dolphins
Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Thiago Motta ‘13
Alan Naigeon ‘13
Chandra Roberson ‘13
Zachary Kirby ‘13
Jerome Burke ‘13
A&V Athletics
U.S. Soccer
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Sportnity
Florida Panthers
South America Consultant
FIFA Soccer Agent
Administrative Assistant
COO/Partner
Team Service Manager
Jordan Catrair ’13
Corie Betz ‘13
Mark Carney ‘13
Miami Dolphins
Florida Atlantic University
Northern California Youth Rugby Association
Marketing Coordinator
Assistant Marketing Director
Executive Director
Molly Taylor ‘12
Columbus Blue Jackets
Partnerships Account Specialist
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Alumni
Alumnus
Organization
Title
Molly Venters 12’
Miami Dolphins
Staff Accountant
Justin Andrews ‘12
Stuart Halberg ‘11
Live Nation Entertainment
Florida Panthers
Box Office Manager
CRM/Business Analyst
Katherine Milliken ‘11
Kevin Quadrozzi ‘11
Miami Dolphins
New Balance
Manager of Member Events & Brand Impact
Account Executive
Justin Zook ‘11
United States Olympic Committee
Manager, Emerging Sport
Alex Riethmiller ‘11
Scott Sharp ‘10
NFL Network
NBC Universal
Vice President of Communications
Marketing Manager, Digital Sports
Annette Medalie ‘10
Shelby Ball ‘09
Northeastern University
Southern Methodist University
Assistant Athletic Director- Business
Academic Support Coordinator of Athletics
Spero Mehallis ‘09
KARHL Holdings, LLC
Director of Marketing and Sales
Mary Ensor ‘09
Jamie Quadrozzi ‘09
Florida Atlantic University
Miami Dolphins
Christina Portice ‘09
Florida Marlins
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Manager of Game Entertainment & Cheerleader
Media
Manager, Client Services
Ryan Peck ‘08
Ryan McDannold ‘08
University of Denver
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Planned Giving Officer/Major Gifts Director
Chris Silverio ‘08
George Aiello ‘07
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Global Spectrum
Claims Specialist II
Marketing and Sponsorship Manager
Mike Dixon ‘07
Florida Panthers
Manager of Hockey Operations
Mike Boseak ‘07
PCG Campbell
Director of Social Media
Tiffany Porter ‘07
Pintail Point Resort
Sales and Event Coordinator
Trevor Doll ‘07
Paul Pugh ‘07
Wright State University
EverBank
Director of Compliance
Senior Marketing Manager
Matt Rickoff ‘06
Eric Tomasini ‘06
Jacksonville Jaguars
GroupNV
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Senior Director, Business Operations
Chris Woodruff ‘06
CBSSports.com
Project Manager
Joe Shuler ‘05
Lindsey Ross ‘05
MLBAM
ESPN
Ticketing Manager
Manager of Programming & Acquisitions
Chad Beattie ‘05
Amanda Welcomer ‘05
Lynn University
Global Spectrum
Sports Information Director
Director of Events
Jennifer Tobias ‘05
Miami HEAT
Director, Interactive Marketing and New Media
John Shumate ‘05
Kameron Kwok ‘05
PepsiCo
Anaheim Ducks
Director of Southern Region Marketing
Group Ticketing Representative
Brett Huebner ‘05
Andreas Newmann ‘05
University of Tennessee
Contenthouse
CFO/ Senior Associate Athletic Director
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Erik Buskirk ‘05
University of California, Riverside
Senior Associate Athletics Director
Dustin Gray ‘04
Meagan Bradley ‘03
Iowa State University
Jarden Inc. Beverage Production Division
Associate Director of Compliance
Mass Retail Launch Strategies
George Lindley ‘03
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Executive Director
MBA - SPORT MANAGEMENT
Interested in a career in
SPORTS?
INFORMATION SESSIONS
DATES: October 10th, 2014
November 14th, 2014
January 16, 2015
February 13, 2015
March 20, 2015
April 17, 2015
TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: FAU College of Business, Boca Raton Campus
Pre-registration/RSVP required
Register at www.fau.edu/mbasport under “Information Sessions” tab. For further information please
contact the MBA in Sport Management Office at faumbasport@fau.edu
If accommodation(s) for a disability is required please contact the FAU MBA in Sport Management Office/561-297-1115/ TTY 1-800-955-8770,
a minimum of five (5) working days in advance of the date of the event.