Front Office U

As the Director of Partnership Development for one of the most successful NFL franchises, Chris Stathos brings a unique perspective to the podcast. With an unwavering passion for sports and an impressive career spanning over a decade, Chris has established himself as a leader in the front office. Hosts Ryan Kearney and Nathan Escobedo chat with Chris about his early experiences in sports, internsh...

Tune into the conversation between our host  Victor Anderson  and the Marketing Project Coordinator for the  Vancouver Whitecaps FC ,  Adam David Ferreira ! Adam explains how crucial relationship management is in his current role with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and how you are constantly talking to different departments about how to present the ideas they have to the public. The journey didn't...

On this Front Office U Friday our co-host Victor sat down with Jon Kliment who has over 20 years in sports ranging from merchandise, Play by Play commentator, media relations, etc. Jon explains how college was a way for him to be able to be noticed as a way to stand out from his peers. Jon talks about how merchandise is a department that doesn't get as much love as you would think and that how...

This week on Front Office U Friday's special guest is Jeff Morander who is the CEO of the Association of Luxury Suite Directors known as (ALSD). Jeff has 35+ years of experience in the sports industry from working for the NHL to working on the team side (Owatta Senators, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, etc.). Our hosts Victor and Ryan breakdown Jeff's journey and how important it was...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Kearney and Ryan Mene meet with Anthony Hilliard to discuss his career background in sports agency from his experiences with the Preferred Group to founding the Sterling Group. Tune in to hear Anthony's perspective on relationship building, servant leadership, and the necessary skill sets to thrive as a sports professional!

Tune into the conversation between our host Victor Anderson and Ryan Kearney with Director of Business Development at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Tom Grossinger! Tom explains his experience while in college and how reading, writing, and speaking were important when it came to selling himself early in his sports career. Moving on into the podcast he explains corporate partnerships and how b...

On today's Front Office U Friday episode, our host Ryan Kearney is joined by Mike Rittelmann! Mike helps the College Gridiron Showcase recruit college football prospects at the D1, D2, D3, and NAIA level to the event. The College Gridiron Showcase provides exposure for some of the top college senior football players looking to advance their careers. Tune in to hear how Mike impacts the lives of yo...

On Front Office Friday we had our Zander Atwood who is title is "Athletics Ticket Sales & Annual Fund Director at Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics". Zander talks about how crucial networking is as well as how important it is to maintain great relationships with the teams you have worked with in the past. Having numerous experiences he was able to continue to build his resume to get to where he is t...

Two Host Tuesday Episode 3! Hosts Ryan Mene and Clayton Radl interview our very own Nathan Escobedo. Nathan Escobedo is a current Senior attending the University of Iowa Majoring in Sports and Recreation Management.  Tune in to hear about Nathan's journey during the college search and all the experiences that he has been a part of during his collegiate career. Advice on networking, and what t...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our host Ryan Mene meets with Agnes Wong to discuss her career background in sports media from her experiences with the Canadian Olympic Committee to recent roles with the NHL and Red Bull Canada. Tune in to hear Agnes' creative process, her perspective on diversity and inclusion, and the impact social media has on sports!

Alex explains how he was deciding on what major to choose (biology, psychology, or sports management). He chose sports management because of the opportunity to grow and the sports management program at UMSL. He explained the big reason for his decision was Karen Boleska, PhD and how she has helped students get sports experience in college. Tune in to hear about Alex's journey from getting college...

On today's show of Front Office U Friday's our hosts Nathan and Ryan are joined by Adam Kempenaar, current Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa, and former Vice President of Marketing and Content for the Chicago Blackhawks.  Tune in to hear the story of a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion two decade long career with one organization, who eventually returns back to his home state of Iowa to f...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Mene and Victor Anderson meet with Savannah McVoy to discuss her career background in sports sales from her experiences with the Pittsburgh Pirates to previous tenures with Memphis 901 FC and the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Tune in to hear Savannah's perspective on venturing into new roles, as well as the benefits and opportunities by ge...

On this Front Office Fridays we have Greg Pai who is the Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Victor goes on to ask about his college experience and Greg first explains his journey in college at West Virginia University and how it helped him learn what a career in sports could be. He also explains his first position in sales as a territory manager for Stone System...

On this Front Office U Podcast, we have a bonus guest! Greg Krug accepted a new job with Navigate as their Senior Director of Client Strategy. January 16th is Greg's first official day with the company. As part of our Congratulations to Greg in his new role, we are releasing his Front Office U podcast with hosts Ryan Mene and Ryan Kearney. Greg highlights what he's looking forward to in his new ro...

Sports Management University Sundays is back with Spencer Loane. Hosts Victor Anderson and Ryan Kearney chat with the Aurora University student about his experiences as a scout for the Chicago Steel hockey team and coaching for Team Illinois AAA Hockey. Spencer talks about his use of social media, learning about working in hockey, and balancing his school schedule with work experience.  Spenc...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Mene and Victor Anderson meet with Alexander Collins to discuss his career background in sports agency and marketing from his tenure with Octagon to his previous experiences while at Grand Canyon University. Tune in to hear Alex's perspective on adjusting to new roles in a short time frame and how building connections through organic net...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our host Ryan Mene meets with William Ord to discuss his career journey in sports from his college experiences at Brock University to transitioning at his roles with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Jays Care Foundation. Tune in to hear William's perspective on seizing opportunities in college, living with disabilities, and creating memorable experiences...

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Kearney and Ryan Mene meet with Antonio Pierfelice to discuss his career background in sports operations from his tenure with Champlain College to his role with youth hockey development at the Montréal Canadiens. Tune in to hear Antonio's perspective on Montréal's sports scene and how learning crucial skillsets can translate into a fulfi...

Two Host Tuesday Episode 2! Hosts Ryan Kearney and Clayton Radl interview fellow host Victor Anderson of the Seattle Sounders. With the Sounders, Victor is a Membership Executive within the MLS team's front office. Victor is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse and also has experience working with the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vi...

On Front Office Fridays, our host Ryan Kearney and Victor go on to talk to Patrick Buzzard about his journey to where he is now today. They first go on to ask about what made him choose his colleges all the way to how he received his first opportunity in the sports industry. Listen to hear Patrick's story and how he continues to be a helpful hand for other young professionals!

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Mene and Victor Anderson meet with Ryan Bucciarelli to discuss his career working in sales from his time with the Philadelphia 76ers to his role as Premium Sales Executive with the St. Louis Blues. Tune in to hear how Ryan's sales philosophy yields record growth and how upcoming professionals can transfer any background into a successful care...

On Front Office Friday we have a guest from the Nashville Predators Sydney Haykel as she explains her time at Penn State and what helped land her role with the Predators. She goes on to explain about working in golf, fencing and then transitioning to hockey. Being from California she made a move but just wrapped up her first year the Nashville Predators.

On this week's episode of Front Office U, Nathan and Ryan host another segment of Sports Management U Sunday's. Today they are joined by Max Pretner, Senior at the University of Arizona. Max joins the show to highlight his time as a Wildcat and to showcase his experiences in the world of sport. He holds a leadership position at his school's Sports Management Association, and recently was a Ticket...

Kicking off season two, Front Office U introduces a new series: Two Host Tuesdays, where two FOU hosts interview a fellow FOU host to discuss their role in the sports industry.