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On today's Front Office U Friday episode, our host Ryan Kearney is joined by Mike Rittelmann! Mike helps the College Gridiron Showcase recruit college football prospects at the D1, D2, D3, and NAIA level to the event. The College Gridiron Showcase provides exposure for some of the top college senior football players looking to advance their careers. Tune in to hear how Mike impacts the lives of young football players looking to gain exposure to advance to the next level. 

On Front Office Friday we had our Zander Atwood who is title is "Athletics Ticket Sales & Annual Fund Director at Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics". Zander talks about how crucial networking is as well as how important it is to maintain great relationships with the teams you have worked with in the past. Having numerous experiences he was able to continue to build his resume to get to where he is today with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics. Listen to understand how Zander is willing to help the next sports professionals in the industry as well as the Flash Friday questions at the end.

Two Host Tuesday Episode 3! Hosts Ryan Mene and Clayton Radl interview our very own Nathan Escobedo. Nathan Escobedo is a current Senior attending the University of Iowa Majoring in Sports and Recreation Management. 

Tune in to hear about Nathan's journey during the college search and all the experiences that he has been a part of during his collegiate career. Advice on networking, and what to look for when your looking into sports management programs and your first time role in sports. 

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our host Ryan Mene meets with Agnes Wong to discuss her career background in sports media from her experiences with the Canadian Olympic Committee to recent roles with the NHL and Red Bull Canada. Tune in to hear Agnes' creative process, her perspective on diversity and inclusion, and the impact social media has on sports!

Alex explains how he was deciding on what major to choose (biology, psychology, or sports management). He chose sports management because of the opportunity to grow and the sports management program at UMSL. He explained the big reason for his decision was Karen Boleska, PhD and how she has helped students get sports experience in college.

Tune in to hear about Alex's journey from getting college experience at major sporting events to his current role at Chaifetz Arena as a Box Officer Supervisor (recently promoted to this role).

On today's show of Front Office U Friday's our hosts Nathan and Ryan are joined by Adam Kempenaar, current Adjunct Professor at the University of Iowa, and former Vice President of Marketing and Content for the Chicago Blackhawks.  Tune in to hear the story of a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion two decade long career with one organization, who eventually returns back to his home state of Iowa to fulfill his desire of becoming a teacher. Adam shares his experiences at the University of Iowa and how he went to school wanting to become a film critic. Further along Adam and our hosts discuss the Blackhawks dynasty and what it was like to capture the story of the Blackhawks in a time with no social media, all the way to becoming the first NHL organization on Twitter.  Adam also talks about his own podcast 'Filmspotting' and how it was once an excuse to watch movies every week, became the foundation of his teachings when he made the return to the University of Iowa and became a professor.  Truly an episode you do not want to miss if you love content creation, hockey, podcasting, and want to learn how to become a VP of a department in sports.  

On this Front Office U Friday's episode, our hosts Ryan Mene and Victor Anderson meet with Savannah McVoy to discuss her career background in sports sales from her experiences with the Pittsburgh Pirates to previous tenures with Memphis 901 FC and the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Tune in to hear Savannah's perspective on venturing into new roles, as well as the benefits and opportunities by getting out of her comfort zone! 

On this Front Office Fridays we have Greg Pai who is the Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Victor goes on to ask about his college experience and Greg first explains his journey in college at West Virginia University and how it helped him learn what a career in sports could be. He also explains his first position in sales as a territory manager for Stone Systems of New Jersey and how that experience gave the sales experience that led to his first position with the New York Boulders. A quote that stood out to me "I don't look to my left I don't look to my right and I never look back I always look forward" which has to do with not thinking about others as you can only focus on your results as well as not trying to be someone else. 

On this Front Office U Podcast, we have a bonus guest! Greg Krug accepted a new job with Navigate as their Senior Director of Client Strategy. January 16th is Greg's first official day with the company. As part of our Congratulations to Greg in his new role, we are releasing his Front Office U podcast with hosts Ryan Mene and Ryan Kearney.

Greg highlights what he's looking forward to in his new role at Navigate, as well as his previous experiences as a student-athlete at La Salle University and his three years while working for the Philadelphia Eagles. 

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Sports Management University Sundays is back with Spencer Loane. Hosts Victor Anderson and Ryan Kearney chat with the Aurora University student about his experiences as a scout for the Chicago Steel hockey team and coaching for Team Illinois AAA Hockey. Spencer talks about his use of social media, learning about working in hockey, and balancing his school schedule with work experience. 

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