A former student turned Senior Director of Video Productions for the Cleveland Cavaliers shares how a love of sports and early live-production reps led to 15 seasons producing shows with the Browns and a return to pro sports after teaching. We dig into storytelling, leadership, hiring, and how to build a standout reel.

• Sports fandom shaping career choices
• First live camera reps and finding purpose
• Building live sports at Kent State
• Freelance van-life and early ESPN3 gigs
• Climbing roles at the Browns to director
• Docuseries craft and Emmy-winning process
• Managing teams, partners, and deadlines
• Pitching big ideas and securing buy-in
• Pandemic pivots and remote live streams
• Family priorities, burnout, and teaching
• Moving to the Cavs and in‑arena content
• What do hiring managers look for
• Growing future leaders through mentoring

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