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Class of 2009
| Joel Campbell, '09 |
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Name: Joel Campbell
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
Undergraduate: B.A., Business Administration, University of Northern Iowa
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Event Management Intern, Iowa State University
Summer Internship: Marketing/Licensing Intern, Strategic Marketing Affiliates
Career Aspirations: Brand Marketing and Licensing
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| Brian Colopy, '09 |
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Name: Brian Colopy
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: B.S., Sport Management, Ohio University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Assistant to the Director of Sports Facilities, Capital University; Assistant Baseball Coach, Capital University; Operations Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads; Professional Baseball Player, Chillicothe Paints; Division I Baseball, Ohio University
Summer Internship: Assistant General Manager, Southern Ohio Copperheads
Career Aspirations: General Manager of a Professional Baseball Team or Collegiate Athletic Director
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| Jill Curtis, '09 |
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Name: Jill Curtis
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate: B.S., Organizational Leadership & Supervision, Purdue University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Events Intern, Indiana Sports Corporation; Football Student Manager, Purdue University
Summer Internship: Operations & Events Intern, Miami Dolphins
Career Aspirations: Event Operations at the Professional Level
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| Jim DiLella, '09 |
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Name: Jim DiLella
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate: B.A., Communications, John Carroll University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Event Services Associate, IMG; David Leadbetter Golf Academy, IMG Academies; The Baseball Academy, IMG Academies; Intern, IMG Cleveland; Group Sales Associate, Cleveland Indians
Summer Internship: Marketing & Events Intern, Golf Digest
Career Aspirations: Sponsorship & events manager for the PGA Tour
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| Lindsey Eckhouse, '09 |
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Name: Lindsey Eckhouse
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate: B.A., Communications, University of Missouri
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Team Manager/Student Coach, University of Missouri Gymnastics; Media Relations Intern, University of Missouri Athletics; Marketing Intern, University of Missouri Athletics
Summer Internship: Premium Sales Intern, Dallas Cowboys
Career Aspirations: V.P. Sponsorship Sales for a professional franchise
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| Austen Everson, '09 |
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Name: Austen Everson
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Undergraduate: B.B.A, Management & Strategic Leadership, Ohio University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Quarterback, Ohio University Football; Development Intern, Ohio University Athletics; Graduate Assistant, Administration, Ohio University Athletics
Summer Internship: Football Operations Intern, University of Nebraska
Career Aspirations: To love my job and be successful within Football Operations or Athletic Administration
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| Chelsie Flannery, '09 |
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Name: Chelsie Flannery
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Undergraduate: B.A., Sport Administration, Ball State University
Previous Experience: Assistant Tour Coordinator- Junior Tour, Indiana Golf Foundation; Assistant Director of Ticket Operations, Florida Atlantic University
Career Aspirations: Tournament Coordinator/Tournament Director of a PGA affiliate Junior Golf Program
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| Navreet Gill, '09 |
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Name: Navreet Gill
Hometown: Brampton, ON
Undergraduate: B.S., Public Relations, Ferris State University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Administrative Intern, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics; Event Intern, Ferris State Athletics Marketing & Promotions; Student Assistant Coach, Ferris State Softball; Sports Writer, Ferris State Torch
Summer Internship: Marketing and Fan Development Intern, University of Cincinnati Athletics
Career Aspirations: Working in college athletics to enhance the student-athlete experience.
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| Evan Holmes, '09 |
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Name: Evan Holmes
Hometown: Shadyside, OH
Undergraduate: B.S., Sport Management, Ohio University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Assistant Director, Facilities & Operations, Ohio University Athletics; Public Relations Intern, Cleveland Cavaliers; Operations Manager, Ping Recreational Center
Summer Internship: Facilities Intern, Ellerbe Becket
Career Aspirations: General Manager of a professional stadium/arena
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| Matt Kirinovic, '09 |
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Name: Matt Kirinovic
Hometown: Big Rapids, MI
Undergraduate: B.A., Management, Hope College
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Comcast-Spectacor Foundation Intern, Philadelphia Flyers
Summer Internship: Development Intern, University of Indiana Athletics
Career Aspirations: Collegiate Director of Athletics
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| Chris Kosmala, '09 |
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Name: Chris Kosmala
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: B.A., Psychology, University of California, Irvine
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Graduate Assistant, Center for Sports Administration; Assistant Director of Marketing, Ohio University Athletics; Membership Intern, Ohio University Green & White Club; Marketing Intern, UC Irvine Athletics
Summer Internship: Operations Intern, Oakland Athletics
Career Aspirations: Division I Director of Athletics
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| Andres Lares, '09 |
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Name: Andres Lares
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Undergraduate: B.S., Economics, Queen's University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Intern, Cardinal Sports Group; Intern, Cosmos Sports Marketing; Queen's University Athletics; Kingston Frontenacs; True Gravity SEC
Summer Internship: Football Administration Intern, Philadelphia Eagles
Career Aspirations: NFL or NHL General Manager
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| Janae Laverdiere, '09 |
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Name: Janae Laverdiere
Hometown: Bellingham, MA
Undergraduate: B.S., Sport Management, Springfield College
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Assistant Event Manager, New York Road Runners; Event Management Intern, Disney Sports Attractions; ING NYC Marathon; Assistant Course Manager, Event Marketing and Management International
Summer Internship: Sponsorship Intern, Crocs, Inc.; Sponsorship Development Intern, GMR Marketing (Summer 2009)
Career Aspirations: Corporate Sponsorship Sales or Sports Marketing
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| Joni Lockridge, '09 |
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Name: Joni Lockridge
Hometown: Conyers, GA
Undergraduate: B.A., Health & Exercise Sciences, Furman University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Marketing Assistant, Big South Conference; Marketing Intern, Furman University Athletics
Summer Internship: Retail Brand Marketing Intern, Nike, Inc.
Career Aspirations: To specialize in brand management at multiple levels through both new and established avenues
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| Erik Lowery, '09 |
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Name: Erik Lowery
Hometown: Delmar, NY
Undergraduate: B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, University of Maryland
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Operations Assistant, University of Maryland Athletics; Graduate Intern, CBS Collegiate Sports Properties
Summer Internship: Marketing Intern, Big South Conference
Career Aspirations: Division I Director of Athletics or Sponsorship Property General Manager
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| Nicholas George Matteo, '09 |
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Name: Nicholas George Matteo
Hometown: Ramsey, NJ
Undergraduate: B.S., Communication, University of Pennsylvania
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Intern, New York Football Giants; Intern, NFL Films; Student Intern, University of Pennsylvania Athletics; Live Feed Reporter, Intermatwrestle.com; Campus Representative, CSTV
Career Aspirations: President/GM of a Professional Sports Franchise
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| Michael Milliron, '09 |
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Name: Michael Milliron
Hometown: DuBois, PA
Undergraduate: B.S., Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Minor League Baseball Player, Colorado Rockies; Varsity Baseball, Penn St. University; Student-Athlete Advisory Board, Pennsylvania State University
Summer Internship: Athletic Development Intern, Pennsylvania State University
Career Aspirations: To become a Director of Athletics at a Division I institution and provide student-athletes with the best opportunity to enhance both their education and athletic experience
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| Rashawn Nelson, '09 |
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Name: Rashawn Nelson
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Undergraduate: B.S., Sport Management, Clafin University
Previous Experience: Endurance Team, Disney Sports & Attractions; Student Assistant to Athletics Director, Clafin University; Operations Intern, Family Circle Cup; Tournament Management Intern, Northern Texas PGA; Operations Management Intern, Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission; Assistant Facility Supervisor, Mt. Pleasant Rec. Department
Career Aspirations: Collegiate Athletics Director or Division I Director of Football Operations
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| Tony Petrello, '09 |
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Name: Tony Petrello
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate: BFA, Theatre Performance, Ohio University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Sales Representative, Beverage Distributors/Miller Brewing Company; VIP Host/Guest Services, Caesar's Palace's Cascata Golf Course; Part time Assistant, Operations & Food and Beverage, TPC @ The Canyons Golf Course; Cast member, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, Playhouse Square Center (Cleveland, OH)
Summer Internship: Operations Intern, Rider Cup
Career Aspirations: Director of Golf and Club Operations for Private Clubs in North and South America, Asia, and Europe
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| Richard Rossi, '09 |
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Name: Richard Rossi
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate: B.S., Finance, B.A., Real Estate & Urban Analysis, The Ohio State University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Senior Account Executive-Tickets, Phoenix Coyotes; Financial Analyst II, Lockerworks, Inc.; Managing Partner, Metro 53
Career Aspirations: NHL Executive Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships
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| Tiffanne Ryan, '09 |
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Name: Tiffanne Ryan
Hometown: Newalla, OK
Undergraduate: B.A., Sport Management, Southeast Missouri State University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Sport Programs Intern- Paralympic Division, United States Olympic Committee; Student Assistant, Sports Information, Southeast Missouri State Athletics; Facility Supervisor, Southeast Missouri State Recreation
Summer Internship: Community Relations Intern, St. Louis Cardinals
Career Aspirations: I desire to be a part of an organization that is focused on youth development and community outreach, specifically geared towards creating opportunities for underserved youth and families.
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| Jeff Snyder, '09 |
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Name: Jeff Snyder
Hometown: Waterloo, ON
Undergraduate: B.A.C.S., Business, University of Western Ontario
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Sponsorship & Marketing Manager, University of Western Ontario Athletics; National Account Manager, IMG; Event Coordinator, Golf Division, IMG; PR Intern, IMG
Summer Internship: Sponsorship Intern, Kansas City Chiefs
Career Aspirations: VP Sponsorships for an NFL or NHL Franchise
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| Debbie Szalejko, '09 |
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Name: Debbie Szalejko
Hometown: Beavercreek, OH
Undergraduate: B.A., Business-Marketing, Ohio University
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Graduate Assistant, Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre; Sports Marketing Intern, University of Dayton
Summer Internship: Database Management, SportsMark Management Group (Beijing, China)
Career Aspirations: International Sports Marketing/Promotions
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| Keller E. Taylor III, '09 |
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Name: Keller E. Taylor III
Hometown: Irmo, SC
Undergraduate: B.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Marketing Intern, The Colonial Center; Marketing and Operations Assistant, University of South Carolina Athletic Department
Summer Internship: Event Services and Marketing Intern, Wachovia Complex
Career Aspirations: Event and General Management in a Public Assembly Facility
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| Brian White, '09 |
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Name: Brian White
Hometown: Granger, IN
Undergraduate: B.A., Sociology, University of Notre Dame
Additional Post-graduate: MBA, Ohio University
Previous Experience: Marketing Intern, Arizona State University Athletic Department
Summer Internship: Sponsorship Intern, ISP Sports
Career Aspirations: Division I Director of Athletics
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