The Guys in the Cheap Seats

Episode 43 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Sportsdigita Vice President of Business Development Doug Holtzman. In his current role, Doug is tasked with expanding the reach of the SportsDigita product across the sport business landscape. In this episode, he'll share stories of the company's growth and where he envisions its future. In addition to his work with Sportsdigita, Doug has worked for ONtrac Sports and Entertainment, Media Brokers International, Learfield IMG College, the Houston Rockets, Tampa Bay Rays, New Orleans Saints, Rockford Lightning, and CAA. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a Master's from Northern Illinois University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 42 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Michele Powell, the Vice President for Programming & Development at the Haslam Sports Group, which includes the Columbus Crew and Cleveland Browns. Michele oversees the development plans and ideas to bring in and execute new and exciting events to the Haslam Sports Group venues which include Historic Crew Stadium, Lower.com Field, and First Energy Stadium. Prior to joining the Haslam Sports Group in April 2021, Michele was the Sr. VP & General Manager of Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. working with the Capitals, Georgetown University, Mystics, Wizards and all other arena events. She also spent time with Feld Entertainment and the Washington Wizards, prior to the creation of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Michele was also a four-year letter-winner in Track and Field at the University of Oregon, where she earned her degree in Sports Marketing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 41 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator at Temple University Jessica Reo. In her current role, Jessica plays a key role in the overall operations with a focus on student athlete services, compliance, special projects, and strategic plans. In addition to her work with the Owls, Jessica has worked at Clemson University, the University of Miami, the University of Central Florida, and Florida International University. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Florida State University, Master's degree from the University of Central Florida, and has begin her Ph.D. at FSU. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 40 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Miami Dolphins Assistant Director of Video Dan Chester. In his current role, Dane combines his love for video and sport by providing coaches and players everything they need from a practice and game video standpoint to help them perform at the highest level. In addition to his work with the Dolphins, Dane has worked with the Cleveland Gladiators, Ohio State University, Cleveland Browns, DV Sport, and University of Illinois, and also earned his Bachelors degree from Baldwin Wallace University.

Episode 39 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features IMG Academy Associate Athletic Director Jason Elias. In his current role, Jason helps run the day-to-day of the world's most competitive high school athletic department. In addition to his role as the Associate Athletic Director at the IMG Academy, Jason has a served as the Baseball Operations Coordinator, Head JV Coach, Head Baseball Coach and Player Development Lead, Baseball Student-Athlete Advisor, and a Sales Outreach Manager and been with IMG since August 2007 and is a Baldwin Wallace University Alum – Go Jackets! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 38 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Tennessee Titans Group Sales Account Executive Cole Horan. In his current role, Cole works with groups and individuals interested in attending a Titans game to elevate their game day experience. In addition to his work with the Titans, Cole has worked for the Miami Heat and Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment/New Jersey Devils, interned for the Washington Wild Things and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, worked Super Bowl XLVIII, XLIV, L, and LI and the 2017 CFP National Championship Game, and earned his degree in Sport Management from Baldwin Wallace University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 37 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Hudl Support Manager Justin Herrin-Knapp. In his current role, Justin helps teams navigate and get the most out of the various Hudl platform services and supervises a staff that does the same. Justin has been promoted twice since starting at Hudl, where he began as a Support Specialist in June 2018 before moving to a Product Consultant and then into his current Support Manager role in April 2020. In addition to his work with the Hudl, Justin has worked with the Cleveland Indians, Integrated Sports Marketing, Cleveland Browns, and ESPN Cleveland, participated in the events in and around Super Bowl 50 & LI, is also an assistant coach/video coordinator at Nebraska Wesleyan University Men's Soccer and earned his degree in Sport Management from Baldwin Wallace University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 36 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Event Sales/Communications Manager Paul Utterback. In his current role, Utterback helps manage events, volunteers, and communications for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and its events. Paul has been involved with the Super Bowl, Final Fours, College Football Playoff National Championships, among other events. Paul is driven to help fledgling professionals gain a foothold in the industry and has designed programs to increase their opportunities at major events. In addition to his work with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Paul has worked with the New Orleans Pelicans and Crescent City Classic and earned his degree in Sport Studies from Mississippi State University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 35 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features sport industry professional Zach Mayer. Zach is currently working as a consultant for professional and collegiate sports teams and leagues on matters of ticketing and season-ticket holder and donor relations. Most recently, he was the Director of Client Services for Sporting Kansas City. Today, he joins us to talk about what the experience was like at the Thursday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. He talks about parking, ingress, egress, concessions, the 50/50 raffle, the booing during the Moment of Unity (Silence), and other stadiums features during the game. So stay tuned to hear about the 2020 NFL Experience from a fans perspective, as told by someone who is well-versed in the sport business industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 34 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Lisa Urban, the Director of Community Ambassador Program at Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee. In her current role, Urban is overseeing the recruitment, training, and management of the over 10,000 ambassadors who will volunteer their time to help make the events in and around Super Bowl LV in Tampa a success. In addition to her working with the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, Urban has worked for EY, the University of South Florida, Visit Tampa Bay, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Urban earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Akron. Also, if you are interested in being an ambassador for Super Bowl LV in Tampa, you can register HERE.

Episode 33 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Xavier University of Louisiana Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Director of Athletics and Recreation Jason Horn. In his current role, Horn has oversight of Athletics and Student Affairs. This includes the exploration of the addition of new sports and programs, the management of XULA's trademarking and licensing endeavors as well as other strategic university initiatives. He is also on the board of directors of the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. In addition to his time at Xavier, Horn has worked at the University of Detroit Mercy, Northwestern State University, the World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League, the University of Central Florida, Bowling Green State University, the New Haven County Cutters, the Mobile Revelers, the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee, Conference USA, the University of Miami (Go ‘Canes!), and the University of Michigan. Horn earned his Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Michigan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 32 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Duke University Athletics Department Deputy Director of Athletics/Resource Development and Management/CFO Mitch Moser. Moser's responsibilities include oversight of the department's financial operation, Resource Acquisition unit, band and cheerleading programs, athletic travel, information systems and game operations. He also serves as the sport supervisor for Duke's men's and women's swimming and diving teams. In addition to his time at Duke, Moser has worked for Rice University, the Rapid City (S.D.) Thrillers, and the Bakersfield (Calif.) Jammers. Moser earned his undergraduate at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., where he was a three-year letterwinner in basketball, serving as team captain his senior year, and a master's degree at Ohio University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 31 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Dr. Dale Sheptak talking about precarious labor and the situation as it impacts the stadium and arena workers across the nation, and sporting world, now that games aren't being played and those paychecks may not be coming. Dr. Sheptak is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at Baldwin Wallace University and earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in the areas of Human Resources, Labor, and Employment and has published articles on precarious labor. Dr. Sheptak has been engaged in the fields of sport and labor for the past 25 years in various capacities and in addition to teaching, still runs his own consulting company, Sixth City Sport & Entertainment, and coaches high school soccer. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts.

It's a special Thanksgiving Edition (Episode 30) of The Guys in the Cheap Seats where we share the story of Baldwin Wallace alum (Class of '76) Ron Soeder, who is currently the president/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland (BGCC) and the interim president/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, and Richard Starr, who is a Club & Athletic Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland and soon to be BW alum (Dec. '19). Ron and Richard share their stories and the unique mentor relationship that they developed. It's a story of providing support and mentorship, taking advantage of opportunities that are provided, and the impact that people can have on one another's lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 29 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Stevan Zlojutro. Stevan is a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management and Mathematics alum and is currently the earning his Masters of Science in Analytics at the University of Chicago and working on match fixing project for the Tennis Integrity Unit with Tennis Australia. Stevan has also worked in for the Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department and the men's basketball, and baseball teams, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and FairWarning. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Austin Peterson. Austin is a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum and is currently the General Manager and Head Coach/Director of Operations for the Cavs Legion Gaming NBA2K squad and the video coordinator/coaching assistant for the Canton Charge of the NBA G League. Austin has also worked in Basketball Operations with the Charlotte Hornets and the Baldwin Wallace University Men's Basketball program. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 27 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Rachelle Allen. Rachelle is the Manager, Membership Sales - Colorado Avalanche. Prior to her current role, Rachelle was an Inside Sales Representative for the San Diego Chargers, a Marketing Director for Pro Fitness of Montana, and a Marketing/Sales Assistant at TicketPrinting.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 26 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Julianna Rubin. Julianna is the Assistant Director of Operations for Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, a 2nd Year Law Student at the University of Miami (Go Canes!), and a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum. Julianna started as an Executive Assistant with Steinberg Sports and had previously worked for U.S. Soccer, ESPN Cleveland, Baldwin Wallace University Athletics, the South Florida Surf, and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Additionally, she was an event staff member for Super Bowl XLIX, 50, & LI and the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship game. For the latter event, Nick was on the field for the 4th quarter when Clemson outscored Alabama 21-7 to win 35-31. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 25 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Ryan Ireland. Ryan is the Marketing & Promotions Coordinator - Colorado Mammoth, and if you don't know who the Colorado Mammoth are, they are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. In his role, Ryan in responsible for the in-arena and traditional marketing and promotions for the team. Prior to his current role, Ryan worked for the Colorado Rapids, the Western Athletic Conference, the University of Denver, and Ohio University. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 22 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Matt Clark. Matt is currently the Director of Group Tickets & Hospitality at the San Diego Padres. Matt has been with the Padres for five years and has spent time with the Cleveland Indians, San Antonio Spurs, University of Texas at Austin, and the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees, now the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. This episode is brought to you by Groupmatics, an event ticket technology company that provides the easiest way for teams to sell and distribute group tickets online. This is part two of six part series where Groupmatics and I will provide exclusive interviews with industry professionals who have experience in the sport sales world. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 20 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Trevor Gooby. Trevor is the Senior Vice President of Ballpark Operations for the Seattle Mariners. Previously, Trevor served as the Senior Director of Florida Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the General Manager of Dodgertown in Vero Beach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 19 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Aaron Ostrovsky. Aaron is the Director for Group Sales for the Colorado Avalanche. Aaron climbed the sales ladder with stints at the Phoenix Suns, Arizona State University, and Los Angeles Clippers. He also interned in Operations with the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and in Public Relations with Madison Square Garden. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 18 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Meghan Grenier. Meghan is the Manager of Ticket Operations for the San Francisco 49ers. Meghan has been with the 49ers for almost five years and spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Lock Haven University Athletic Department, and the Prospect Park and Brookhaven Swim Clubs. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 17 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Shannon Simpson. Shannon is the Manager of Inside Sales with the Colorado Avalanche. Previously, Shannon worked for the Avalanche as an Inside Sales Representative and an Account Executive. Before joining the Avalanche, she worked for Alpha Phi International as an Educational Leadership Consultant. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 16 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Chad Williams. Chad is the Director of Compliance at Abilene Christian University. Chad previously worked for Liberty University in various roles and with the Arkansas State University Athletic Department as their Assistant Director of Compliance. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 14 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Greg Hutton. Greg is the Manager, Membership Services at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Greg has been with KSE for the past three and a half years and has sport experiences that span the player development and management side of the industry, having worked as a coach, trainer, and in sales and service. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 13 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Adam Andrasko. Adam is the CEO of USA Synchronized Swimming. Adam has been a part of the Olympic movement since August 2009 and has served in various roles with the USOC, including a stint at the Lake Placid facility, and with various NGBs, including working with USA Field Hockey and his current role with USA Synchro. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Becky Brown. Becky is a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum and is currently the Assistant Director of Internal Operations at Abilene Christian University. Becky previously worked for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Cleveland State University, the Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, and Force Indoor Sports. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 11 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Nick Rizzo. Nick is a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum and is currently the Internal Operations Assistant at Abilene Christian University. Nick previously worked for the Cleveland Browns, the Lake Erie Crushers, the Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department and was an event staff member for Super Bowl XLIX & 50 and 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship game where Clemson beat Alabama in Tampa. For the latter event, Nick was on the field for the 4th quarter when Clemson outscored Alabama 21-7 to win 35-31. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 10 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. Cookie is currently the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Triple A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Cookie is a non-active duty Marine who served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm before earning a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Rhode Island University and a Law Degree from Suffolk University Law School. Cookie parlayed his degrees into roles with the Rhode Island Attorney General, United Way of Rhode Island, and Pawtucket Credit Union before beginning his sport journey with the Pawtucket Red Sox in March 2007. This episode is brought to you by Groupmatics, an event ticket technology company that provides the easiest way for teams to sell and distribute group tickets online, the only time the guys in the cheap seats get the good seats is when we use Groupmatics. This is part one of six part series where Groupmatics and I will provide exclusive interviews with industry professionals who have experience in the sport sales world. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 9 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Nate Thompson. Nate is the Implementation Specialist for the Houston Astros and has, what I believe, to be one of the coolest jobs in sports. Nate previously worked for the University of Cincinnati, Complete Ticket Solutions, the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Indians before landing in Houston. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 7 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Don Purdy. Don is currently a consultant with Avrij Analytics, a sport analytics company, and spent 27 years with the Buffalo Bills, the last 12 as the Director of Football Administration. Don shares his story and provides some great anecdotes about life in the NFL. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 6 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Rueben Victoria. Rueben is an Assistant Equipment Manager for the University of Virginia and a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum. Rueben has worked for the Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department as a student assistant in sports information and facilities and equipment and Northwestern University. While at Baldwin Wallace, Rueben was a student-athlete earned two varsity letters in football. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 5 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Alex Lumb. Alex is one of the Assistant Sports Information Directors for the United States Naval Academy (Go Midshipmen!). Alex is in his sixth year with the Naval Academy and is the primary media contact for women's basketball, women's soccer, men's and women's cross country and the gymnastics and rowing programs. Alex has also worked at Marist College and is the assistant general manager for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Shari Mangas. Shari is the Assistant Director of Equipment Operations for the United States Naval Academy (Go Midshipmen!) and a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum. Shari has worked for the Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department, Ohio University, and dominated the Cleveland Indians Collegiate Sales Competition when she was a student at Baldwin Wallace. While at Baldwin Wallace, she was also member of Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and a basketball student-athlete. During her hoops career, Mangas shot 38% from three, 82% from the free throw line (40% and 91% her senior year) and played in two NCAA tournaments, helping BW to the Sweet Sixteen in her junior year. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Dr. Jesse Jones and Dr. Lori Long of Baldwin University. They are here to talk about the new Hospitality and Tourism major launching in Fall 2019 at Baldwin Wallace University. Dr. Long is the Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship and a professor of management. At Baldwin Wallace she instructs courses in management, ethics, human resources and entrepreneurship. Lori is also a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Innovation and Growth. Lori is also the President of LK Consulting LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in working with small and start-up firms. Dr. Jones is the co-founder of Adventure University, a partnership between Baldwin Wallace University and the Cleveland Metroparks, and has worked in the hospitality industry for several years, including stints in the ski industry in Park City, UT, as an outdoor adventure guiding in Jackson Hole, WY, and as a Japanese Travel and Tour Guiding. He was also a logistics coordinator for Jet Set Sports during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 2 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Dr. Charles Campisi is a special episode. This is a recording of a presentation by the COO of the Historical Basketball League David West. West is joined briefly by HBL CEO Ricky Volante. West, a two-time NBA Champion and All Star, played 15 seasons in the NBA after being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft. During his NBA career, West was selected to two All Star games and averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. West's collegiate career culminated with him being selected AP National Player of the Year, winning the Oscar Robertson Trophy, and being named Consensus First-Team All-American. In his new role with the HBL, West will oversee recruiting, scouting, player performance, and NBA relations. Volante is an Attorney at Buckley King and the Chief Executive Officer of the Historical Basketball League. With the HBL, Volante oversees the daily operations of the company, including structuring the corporation, hiring key personnel, recruiting universities, identifying and on-boarding investors, scouting talent and negotiating corporate agreements, while also navigating the waters of collegiate sports. You can subscribe to this podcast and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and wherever you find excellent podcats. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 15 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Rob Wells. Rob is the Director of the Savannah Sports Council and a BW Sport Management alum. Previously, Rob worked for the Sarasota County Sports Commission, Naples Marco Island & Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department, and Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Rob also served in the U.S. Coast Guard and spent time in Sicily, Egypt, Bahrain, and Kuwait. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 8 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Abe Williams. Abe is currently the Volunteer Programs Coordinator at the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee and previously worked with the Atlanta Falcons, College Football Hall of Fame, and Colorado Rockies. Abe shares his story and path to his present role. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 1 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Anthony Eder, the Community Impact Coordinator for the Cleveland Indians and a Baldwin Wallace University Sport Management alum. Anthony talks with us about his journey through college and graduate school into his first full-time role with the Cleveland Indians. Prior to joining the Indians, Anthony worked for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the Bridgestone Invitational, and Baldwin Wallace University Athletic Department. During his collegiate career, Anthony was also a student-athlete and an All Ohio Athletic Conference All-Academic selection. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 23 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features John Poch. John is the Executive Director of the San Jose Sport Authority and talks to us about his journey and the challenges of moving from restauranteur and high school/youth soccer coach to college coach, who needed to take classes with his student-athletes to complete his degree, to athletic department administrator to his current role at the San Jose Sport Authority. During the past 12 months, the San Jose Sport Authority has helped with the Amgen Tour of California Cycling Race, the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon, the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Clemson and Alabama, and 2019 NHL All-Star Game. Additionally, hang on for the end of the podcast where John talks about his relationship with some of the former U.S. Women's National Team soccer players and where he was for the iconic 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup Championship game. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Anchor, Stitcher, Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 24 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Todd Humphrey. Todd is Senior Vice President of Digital and Fan Experience with NHL Seattle. Prior to joining NHL Seattle, Todd worked for Apex Learning, CleverSet, Amazon, Kobo Books, and LiquidPlanner, among others in various roles from Director of Business Development to CEO. Todd talks about potential timelines for the name and logo unveiling, his experiences as an athlete and his entry and success in the business world. We also learn about his musical tastes, which skew towards country, but like any true Canadian also includes the Tragically Hip. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21 of The Guys in the Cheap Seats with Charles Campisi features Jack Lowery. Jack is the Senior Business Intelligence Specialist at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and talks about how he uses information to help the organization make smarter decisions. Prior to joining KSE, Jack worked for the Colorado Rockies, STATS LLC, and the University of Colorado – Boulder as a Sports Information Assistant and Video Manager for the Men's Basketball program. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app