Front Office U

Front Office U welcomes Hannah Celli

Hannah joins the podcast from Bay FC in the NWSL. She previously gained experience working in the MLS with the Seattle Sounders.

Tune in to learn more about her career and advice for those interested in working in sports.

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Front Office U welcomes Benjamin Shuster!

Ben works for Majesticks GC in Liv Golf, and helps with team accommodations such as flights, hotels, work visas, ticket lists, and more.

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Front Office U welcomes Johnpaul Bolet!

Johnpaul shares about his role in creating the best experience for Broadway shows at The Fox for their members.

After attending school at the University of Missouri, Johnpaul gained sales experience and sought out an opportunity with the Atlanta Falcons. After gaining sports experience and developing a passion for creating positive experiences for fans, Johnpaul made the transition to entertainment and is thriving with The Fox.

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Front Office U welcomes back Chris Bongo!

Chris rejoins the podcast to highlight his experience through the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year with the Florida Panthers.

He goes on to talk about his journey to the Stanley Cup and how emotional it was during the run. Bongo talks about his memories of the run and how incredible the story was.

Feel free to connect with Chris Bongo on LinkedIn down below.

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Front Office U welcomes Reed Zahradnik.

Reed joins the podcast to discuss his role in player personnel with the Texas Rangers. He works in a small department on helping evaluate prospects to help their front office make more informed decisions.

A University of Iowa graduate, Reed refelcts on his time in Iowa City and his first year with the Rangers, which ended with a World Series win.

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Fantasy Football App

https://reed-zahradnik.shinyapps.io/fantasy_fantasy_football/ 

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@LikelyToDispute

Front Office U welcomes back Greg Pai!

Greg has been a guest on the podcast before and returns to share about his career updates, including the launch of a new initiative to raise money for the homeless community. Red Jackets 4 is a Boutique Sports/Entertainment Sponsorship Agency. They connect brands with athletes, entertainers, and musicians.

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Front Office U welcomes Colin Calvert!

Colin shares about his five year journey in broadcasting, including about his research, preparation, practice. He has done some color and sideline reporting in addition to play-by-play, and worked in the production side of the broadcast as well. Colin was also a student-athlete at Anderson University, walking onto their football team.

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Instagram: calvertcommentary

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Colin's Website

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Front Office U welcomes Kristin Gentry!

Kristin shares about her over 20 years of experience in sports, which has led her to work with the Colorado Avalanche at Kroenke Sports. She provides insight on what a career working in events looks like and how it is so different on a day-to-day basis.

Kristin's email: [email protected]

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Front Office U Welcomes Jim Kahler!

This week's episode features a sports business and education leader whose career has spanned college athletics, professional sports with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and academia.

Jim shares how his journey, from swimming at Xavier and growing up as one of three boys inspired by his Irish grandfather, led him to launch the renowned Center for Sports Administration at Ohio University.

He reflects on building the College of Business at Cleveland State, staying close to family, and the mentors and moments that shaped his path, including stories about Vince McMahon’s former VP, Basil DeVito, and the legacy of Walter O’Malley.

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Cleveland State YouTube Channel

Front Office U Welcomes Joey Dionisio!

Joey shares about his experiences as a student at UC Davis, working with the San Francisco Giants, and with the Inland Empires 66ers before his work now with Cal Athletics.

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