SCSU Sport Management Advisory Board

The SCSU Sport Management Advisory Board is comprised of a notable group of sports professionals. The advisory board contributes to our overall vision of achieving excellence in sport management education. This esteemed group of sport industry professionals and practitioners provides an inner circle of advisors and supporters for the SCSU Sport Management program. The board provides input and guidance related to the program’s curriculum, student internships, employment opportunities, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. It champions the program to prospective supporters, students, sport business colleagues, and the sports community.

Pam Batalis – Vice President, College Sports & Local Market Sponsorships - Wells Fargo

Tom Chiappetta - Executive Director, Fairfield County Sports Commission

Brent Colborne -Director of Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN

Joe Favorito – Sports Marketing PR Professional, former Vice President Public Relations NY Knicks

Dr. Ted Fay- Professor of Sport Management, SUNY Cortland

Joe Franco ‘79 – President, Franco Associates Career Development Specialists

Kevin Gilbride ‘74- Head Coach & General Manager, XFL NY/NJ Franchise former NFL Head Coach

Amy & Jamie Skiles – Senior Vice President Business Development & Client Services, Phoenix Design Works –President & Creative Director, Phoenix Design Works

Dr. Donna Lopiano ‘68 – President, Sport Management Resources, former CEO Women’s Sports Foundation

Ronnie Nunn – Former NBA Referee and Director of Officials

Jim O'Connor – Vice President Collegiate Travel, Anthony Travel

Mike Palisi – Executive Vice President for Collegiate Services, Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment

Dave Tiedemann – Head PGA Professional, Shelter Harbor Golf Club