Sport Management Conference
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Sport Management Conference is an experience for all that wish to attend and participate, bringing together sport industry professionals, high school students, as well as UW-Parkside students and alumni, to discuss the current trends and future of the sport business.
SPRING 2023 CONFERENCE
UW-Parkside Student Center Ballroom
Friday, April 28, 2023
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AGENDA 2023
9 - 9:30 AM | Opening Session with Chancellor Ford
9:30 - 10:20 AM | Social Media and Fan Engagement
Panelists:
Megan Gorecki, Social Media Manager, Milwaukee Bucks
C.J. Selner, Assistant AD of Communications, UW-Parkside Athletics
Brian Foley, Marketing Supervisor, Milwaukee Recreation
Kevin Cassidy, Director of Digital Marketing, LSU
Moderator:
Don Wadewitz, Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster
10:30 - 11:20 AM | Diversity in Sport
Panelists:
Sara Shumar, Senior Director of Purchasing and Merchandise, Milwaukee Admirals
Darnell Clay, Director of Business Development, National Lacrosse Association
Alysha Miller, Senior Director of Ticket Operations, Milwaukee Bucks
Lindsay Henkel, Manager of inside Sales, Chicago White Sox
LeVar Ridgeway, Assistant Director, Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
Aisha Quinones, Talent Attraction Manager, Legends Sports
Moderator:
Hayley Treadway, Senior Associate AD, UW-Parkside Athletics
11:20 AM - 12 PM | Lunch on Your Own
12 - 12:50 PM | Keynote Speaker: Phil Sklar
Co-Founder and CEO of The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Moderator:
Eric Snodgrass, General Manager at Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball
1 - 1:50 PM | The Sports Brand
“A discussion about new brands and rebranding in sport.”
Panelists:
Zach Brockman, President, Beloit Sky Carp
Mike Wojciechowski, VP of Business Development, Milwaukee Admirals
Wayne Howard, Part Owner RKC Third Coast
Ryan Ireland, Marketing and Communications Manager at National Lacrosse League
Moderator:
Adam Schemm, Senior Associate Director of Athletics - External Relations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee