MBA in Sport Management (MBA SPORT) Alumni
| Alumnus | Graduated | Company | Title/Position | |
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| George Linley | May 2003 | Palm Beach County Sports Commission | Executive Director | |
| Meagan Bradley | May 2003 | Instant Brands Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | |
| Dan Lewin | May 2004 | Youth Lifeline America Foundation | Program Manager | |
| Dustin Gray | May 2004 | University of Pittsburgh | Senior Associate AD for Administration | |
| Eric Buskirk | May 2004 | IMG College | General Manager - MAC Sport Properties | |
| Javier Andres de Ancizar | May 2004 | Asociacion Argentina de FootGolf | President & Co-Founder | |
| Heather Wasek-Kurstin | May 2004 | AddiBella Project Management | Owner | |
| Scott Kurstin | August 2004 | edgeMed Healthcare | Executive Vice President | |
| Brett Huebner | May 2005 | University of Tennessee | Senior Associate Athletics Director/ CFO | |
| Jay Dingwall | May 2005 | Famous Folks Inc. | CEO & Brand Strategist | |
| Chris LaRoy | May 2005 | Cox Automotive Inc. | Senior Manager, Industry Events & Trade Shows | |
| Jennifer Tobias | May 2005 | Miami Heat | Vice President, Creative & Digital Marketing | |
| Chad Beattie | May 2005 | Lynn University | Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Digital Marketing | |
| Kameron Kwok | May 2005 | Anaheim Ducks | Manager of Ticket Operations | |
| Kristi Martin | May 2005 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | Associate Director for Recruitment | |
| Lindsey Ross | May 2005 | FloSports | Director of Rights Aquisition | |
| Joe Schuler | May 2005 | The Learning House | Senior IT Business Analyst | |
| Chris Woodruff | May 2006 | CBSSports.com | Senior Product Manager, Assistant Director, Operations | |
| Eric Tomasini | May 2006 | Pinnacle Ad. & Marketing Group | Chief Strategy Officer | |
| Saul Ehrenpreis | May 2006 | Merkle | Associate General Counsel | |
| Paul Pugh | August 2006 | TIAA Bank | Vice President of Marketing & Community Partnerships | |
| Matt Rickoff | August 2006 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Senior Partnership Director | |
| Trevor Doll | May 2007 | Wright State University | Associate Athletic Director, Internal Operations | |
| Mike Boseak | May 2007 | PCG Campbell | Director of Social Media | |
| Mike Dixon | May 2007 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Director of Minor League Operations | |
| George Aiello | May 2007 | American School of Asuncion (Paraguay) | Technology Director | |
| Ryan McDannold | May 2008 | SSM Health Foundation | Assistant Vice President | |
| Ryan Peck | May 2008 | University of North Texas | Executive Senior Associate AD for External Affairs | |
| Jarrod Mains | August 2009 | Fanatics-South FL | Sales | |
| Christina Portice | May 2009 | DHL Express | Partnership Marketing Specialist | |
| Jamie Quadrozzi | May 2009 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium | Sr. Manager of Cheerleaders and Military Engagement | |
| Mary Ensor | May 2009 | Monat Global | Senior Manager of Gratitude & Philanthropy Efforts | |
| Spero Mehallis | May 2009 | Florida Atlantic University, Management Programs | Adjunct Faculty | |
| Shelby Ball | May 2009 | Texas Tech Athletic Department | Senior Counselor/Academic Advisor | |
| Annette Medalie | May 2010 | UNC Asheville Athletics Department | Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations and Finance | |
| Erin Killian | May 2010 | Daytona State College | Sports Marketing Manager | |
| Scott Sharp | August 2010 | Cooper & Cooper Real Estate |
Associate |
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| Derek Volner | May 2011 | ESPN | Manager of ESPN Communications | |
| Alex Riethmiller | May 2011 | NFL Network | Vice President of Communications | |
| Justin Zook | May 2011 | Saint Catherine University | Head Coach, Women's Swimming & Diving | |
| Kevin Quadrozzi | May 2011 | New Balance | Associate Sports Marketing Manager - Running | |
| Katherine Milliken | May 2011 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium | Director of Entertainment & Brand Impact | |
| Stuart Halberg | May 2011 | Dynasty Sports & Entertainment | Vice President, Business Strategy & Analytics | |
| Molly Taylor | December 2011 | The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company | Integrated Marketing Analyst | |
| Justin Andrews | May 2012 | Tamps Bay Sports & Entertainment | Sr. Event Ticket Manager | |
| Molly Venters | December 2012 | Tampa Bay Lightning & Amalie Arena | Manager of Corporate Finance | |
| Zachary Kirby | December 2012 | Sportnity | COO/Partner | |
| Jeff Jackson | August 2012 | The Walt Disney Company | Account Executive | |
| Chandra Roberson | May 2013 | Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association | Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement | |
| Mark Carney | May 2013 | USA Water Polo | Director of Sport Growth | |
| Alan Naigeon | May 2013 | U.S. Soccer | FIFA Soccer Agent | |
| Thiago Motta | May 2013 | 2016 Rio Olympics & Paralympics | Coordinator of Operations - Olympic and Paralympic Village | |
| Koby Hearn | May 2013 | Budweiser Events Center/Spectra | Sales & Premium Seating anager | |
| Steve Postma | August 2013 | JMI Sports | Director of Key Partnerships | |
| Brittany Leahy | August 2013 | Miami Dolphins & Sun Life Stadium | Senior Marketing Manager | |
| David Abbruzese | August 2013 | Dallas Cowboys | Public Relations Coordinator | |
| Dan Robbins | August 2013 | Broadcom Inc. | Solutions Architect | |
| Scott Collins | August 2013 | University of South Florida Athletics | Director of Ticket Operations | |
| Daniel Supraner | August 2013 | Florida Institute of Technology | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications | |
| Rob Saunders | August 2013 | Jacksonville University | Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance | |
| Jordan Catrair | December 2013 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium | Marketing Coordinator | |
| Corie Betz | December 2013 | Willow Homes | Realtor | |
| Jerome Burke | December 2013 | Florida Panthers/BB&T Center | Chief of Staff | |
| Javier Gonzalez | May 2014 | FIBA World Cup | Promotional League Coordinator | |
| Jena LaMendola | May 2014 | IRONMAN | Global Marketing Manager | |
| Brooke Trauth | May 2014 | Florida Atlantic University | Academic Advisor | |
| Frank Grande | May 2014 | EVL Sports | Director of Sales & Business Development | |
| Will Leahy | May 2014 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium | Senior Manager Operations & Logistics | |
| Sean Edwards | May 2014 | University of Maryland Athletics | Football Operations Assistant | |
| Rachel Rodriguez | December 2015 | Texas A&M | Athletic Academic Coordinator | |
| Zak Smetana | May 2015 | Union College | Ticket Manager/ Assistant, Business Operations | |
| Nick Salerno | May 2015 | MLS | Manager of Business Development | |
| Jared Romance | May 2015 | University of Miami | Event Coordinator at Bank United Center | |
| Caroline Robinson | May 2015 | University of Florida | External Events Coordinator | |
| Meryl Hershfield | May 2015 | Avid Sports & Entertainment | Head of Operations | |
| Braden Birch | May 2016 | Florida Panthers | Director of Hockey Operations | |
| Craig Bristow | May 2016 | FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches | Digital Sports Marketing Program Analyst | |
| Adrian Pina | May 2016 | Auburn University Athletics | Assistant Director of Annual Giving | |
| David Johnson | August 2017 | IMG Academy | Senior Sport Advisor | |
| Brendan Russell | August 2017 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Director of Analytics | |
| Tyler Able | August 2017 | Marshall University Athletics | Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing | |
| Shane Cummings | August 2017 | USA Competitions | Director of Business Development | |
| Edmee Morin-Kougoucheff | August 2017 | RPT Realty of Boca Raton | Leasing Associate | |
| Dillon Payne | August 2017 | Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing |
Digital Account Coordinator |
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| Emily Yoder | August 2017 | Kennesaw State University Athletics |
Assistant Director of Development |
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| Conner Leonard | December 2017 | University of South Carolina |
Director of Marketing and Promotions |
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| Kelsie Weekes | December 2017 | Florida Atlantic University |
Media Relations Manager |
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| Chris Barulic | December 2017 | Cardinal Newman High School |
Assistant Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher |
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| Ronnie Burrell | August 2018 | Long Island Nets |
Assistant Coach |
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| Domenica Jones | May 2018 | Washington State University |
Chief of Staff-Athletics Dept. |
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| Hunter Greer | August 2018 | Florida Atlantic University |
Assistant Director of Football Operations |
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| Carissa Corbett | May 2018 | O2 Fitness Clubs |
Personal Trainer |
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| Meneftha Pierre | August 2018 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics | Human Resources Coordinator | |
| Sydney Bell | August 2018 | Florida Panthers |
Manager of Hockey & Business Admini-stration |
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| Austin Luboff | August 2018 | The Herman Agency |
Account Manager |
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| Mario Rosales | August 2018 | Florida Atlantic University |
Athletic Assistant |
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| Brooks Perry | August 2018 | Niceville High School |
Assistant Football Coach |
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| Farida Abou-Zeida | August 2018 | FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches |
Administrative and Ticketing Assistant |
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| Michael Meury | August 2018 | De Lage Landen (DDL) | Flow Analyst | |
| Chris Cominse | August 2018 | Houston Astros - Fayetteville, NC |
Director of Operations |
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| Nadim Visram | August 2018 | Financial Analyst |
Sun Capital Partners Inc. |
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| Pedro Penaherrera | August 2018 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium |
Operations Coordinator |
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| Daniel Gabbard | August 2018 | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Management Assistant |
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| Fernando Alvarez | August 2018 | Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame |
Group Sales Manager |
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| Ryan Able | December 2018 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics |
Media Relations Intern |
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| John Congemi | December 2018 | NHL Florida Panthers |
Assistant Video Coach |
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| Tatyana Denson | December 2018 | ESPN Events | Events Supervisor for the Birmingham Bowl | |
| Ryan Gozzi | December 2018 | Dynasty Sports & Entertainment |
Operations Assistant |
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| Jimmy Moberg | December 2018 | Florida Panthers/ BB&T Center | Box Office Coordinator | |
| Erica Lewis | December 2018 | DXC Technology |
Business Analyst |
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| Merisa Lewis | December 2018 | Lewis Marketing | Owner | |
| Brianna O'Connor | December 2018 | Covenant House of Florida | Coordinator of Development Operations | |
| Jessica Telusmond | December 2018 | Broward County Parks & Recreation |
Recreation Coordinator |
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| Jake Stoshak | May 2019 | Merrill Lynch |
Financial Services Representative |
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| Kevin Johnson | May 2019 | Wells Fargo |
Vice President, Risk and Compliance |
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| Nicholas Battisitini | August 2019 | Delray Beach Open |
Tournament Operations |
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| Anthony Caroso | August 2019 | Coastal Carolina University |
Coordinator of Marketing & Gameday Experiences |
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| Tia Edwards | August 2019 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium |
Ticket Operations Representative |
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| Jaylen Hinton | August 2019 | Contemporary Services Corporation-Houston Branch |
Event Operations Manager |
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| David Marcus | August 2019 | Florida Panthers/BB&T Center |
Panther Patrol |
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| Allie Modica | August 2019 | Saint Leo University |
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach |
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| Briana Sanchez | August 2019 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium |
Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships |
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| Marc Savain | August 2019 | Florida Atlantic University Executive Education |
Assistant Coordinator |
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| Nitin Tailor | August 2019 | Canadian Sport Institute |
Administrative Coordinator |
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| Brianne Wojciakowski | August 2019 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics |
Assistant Athletic Counselor |
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| Nicole Berman | August 2019 | FOX Sports Ohio/Sports Time Ohio |
Programming Manager |
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| Jena Broyles | August 2019 | Vanderbilt University |
Marketing Coordinator |
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| Antonio Cardone | August 2019 | Montverde Academy |
Director of Operations & Player Relations for the SIMA Program (Soccer Institute of Montverde Academy) |
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| Deon Curry | August 2019 | PurLife |
General Manager |
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| Mercedes Espina | August 2019 | Northeastern University Athletics |
Assistant Director of Athletic Communication |
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| Anthony Grassi | August 2019 | Athletx Sports Group |
Director of Content Strategy |
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| Jamie Peers | August 2019 | Crown Point High School |
Outreach Athletic Trainer |
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| Erice Wingate | August 2019 | National Alliance for Youth Sports |
Program Coordinator |
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| Lou Della Fera | August 2019 | ESPN West Palm 106.3 |
Partnership Coordinator |
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| Ian Chapkis | August 2019 | PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Audit Specialist |
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| Stephanie Fonseca | December 2019 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics |
Media Relations & Broadcast Reporter |
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| Michael Jelinek | December 2019 | BC Surf and Sport | Warehouse Manager | |
| Kevin Jenkins | December 2019 | Lifetime Fitness | Basketball Statistician | |
| Kathryn Kalian | December 2019 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics | Marketing Assistant | |
| Vince Muia | December 2019 | Florida Atlantic University Athletics | Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director | |
| Haiden Nagel | December 2019 |
Florida Atlantic University Athletics Florida Panthers/BB&T Center |
Development Assistant Panther Patrol |
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| Matthew Thomas | December 2019 | Orangetheory Fitness Corporate | Marketing Traffic Coordinator | |
| Tyler Lee | December 2019 | Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium | Event & Game Day Staff | |
| Lindsay Olewinski | December 2019 | Philadelphia Eagles | Ticket & Fan Staff Services | |
| Christian Pourreau | December 2019 | Arnold & Porter, LLP (San Francisco) | Business Development & Marketing Specialist | |
| Julia-Ann Ranuro | December 2019 | FanDuel | Account Manager | |
| Taylor Regulski | December 2019 | ESPN Wide World of Sports | Entertainment Coordinator | |
| Ryan Romano | December 2019 | The Woods Jupiter | Purchasing Manager |
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