For those who are interested in the business of sports and entertainment and potential career advancement opportunities, Iona College and the Hagan School of Business host a yearly dinner series featuring accomplished industry professionals. During a 60-minute informal discussion, these professiona…
Hagan School of Business, Center for Sports & Entertainment Management
Speakers: Bill Cella ‘73; Marty Daly ‘74; Jim Farrell ‘77; Allison Radzin ‘96MA & ‘07MBA; Glenn Horine
Tim McCarthy ('83), Senior Vice President of the ESPN Radio Group, oversees five ESPN Owned and Operated stations, including ESPN 1050 in New York where he served as President & General Manager. Mr. McCarthy is a 1983 graduate of Iona College with an Arts and Science Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications. Rick Wolff, Vice President and Executive Editor for Grand Central Publishing, edits a variety of books for Grand Central Publishing and focuses his efforts on sports publications. His best-selling sports authors include Tiger Woods, Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, Phil Mickelson, Geno Auriemma, Bo Schembechler, Roger Angell, Roger Kahn, and Peter Golenbock. Discussion is moderated by Glenn J. Horine '84, '91MBAert witness and founder of the Center for Sports and Entertainment studies at Iona College.
Hear from SVP of Events for the NFL, Frank Supovitz, about overseeing production of the Super Bowl, the most successful single-day sporting event in the world, and other memorable moments from his career. Discussion is moderated by Glen J. Horine '84, '91MBA.
This Sports and Entertainment Dinner features Senior Vice President of the Generator Group at MTV Networks, Rick Beispel, and Chief Operating Officer of the WWE, Donna Goldsmith. Discussion is moderated by Glen J. Horine '84, '91MBA.