Advisory Board Members | Connect Sports

Executive Advisory Board

Adam Stluka

Director of Venue Relations, Training & Education, Varsity Spirit

Angela Suggs

President, Florida Sports Foundation

Craig Cress

Executive Director, USA Softball

Daniel Rush

Vice President of Global Sports and Events Sales, ‎MGM Resorts International

David Killian

Officer of Site Selection, Federation of Gay Games

Eric Carlyle

Publisher/CEO, Compete Network

Erik Sabato

Senior Director, Global Sales | Specialty Team, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Greg Fante

Vice President of Sports Development, Louisville Sports Commission

Jason Aughey

Senior Director, Tampa Bay Sports Commission

Jennifer Hawkins

Executive Director, SportsPittsburgh

John David

COO, USA BMX

Jon Schmieder

Founder and CEO, Huddle Up Group

Jonathan Paris

Executive Director of Sports Tourism, Visit Myrtle Beach

Kristina Cox

Director of Events, USA Volleyball

Linda Logan

Executive Director, Greater Columbus Sports Commission

Mark Koski

CEO, NFHS Network

Matt Wilson

Executive Director, Arlington Sports Commission

Matthew Payne

Executive Director, Denver Sports Commission

Mike Higgins

Director of Championships, NAIA

Mike Hill

Managing Director, Intermediary & Specialty Markets Group Sales, Hilton

Mike Sophia

Director, Sacramento Sports Commission

Monica Paul

Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission

Pam Alfieri

Global Director Sports, Hyatt

Randy Sparks

CEO and President, Team IP

Rick Hatcher

Executive Director, Treasure Coast Sports Commission

Serena Andrews Hidgon

Co-Owner & Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Team Travel Source

Marketplace Advisory Group

Angie Eliason

Director of Event Management & Operations, US Youth Soccer

Annie White

Director of Event Marketing, USA Swimming

Beth Hecquet

Manager, Events, Scripps National Spelling Bee, Inc

Beth Porreca

Senior Director, Strategic Operations, USA Football

Brendan St. Jacques

Key Account Director, Sports, IHG

Catherine Kelly

Business Development Director, NAGAAA

Cathy Samaras

Owner/CEO, Synapse Sports

Christine Strong Simmons

Senior Director of Operations, USA Fencing

Clay Partain

Director of Sports Market Sales, Visit Salt Lake

Danielle Vincente

Senior Sports Development Manager, Richmond Region Tourism

Jeff Hood

Executive Director, National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc.

Josh Dill

Director of Sports & Events, Frisco Sports City U.S.A.

Karl Eagleman

Events Manager, USA Track & Field

Katy Tigchelaar

Director of Marketing & Events, West Michigan Sports Commission

Matt Libber

Vice President, Business Development, Elite Tournaments

Matthew Simms

Executive Director & CEO, United States Collegiate Athletic Association

Sarah Kirchberg

Senior Business Development Manager, St. Pete/Clearwater Sports & Events

Sean Hardy

Executive Director of Volleyball/NIVC, Triple Crown Sports

Thomas Lee

Director, Sports Development, Visit Charlotte