Welcome to the Learfield IMG College Family!
Jordan McGinnis, Account Executive, UNC
Jordan joins our team as an Account Executive at UNC. Prior to his current role, Jordan spent 10 months with the New York Jets as a Premium Sales Associate, where he was responsible for driving new business through full season tickets, group packages, and premium products. He was recognized as a top earner in his Inside Sales class. A native of Hickory, North Carolina. Jordan earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College in December of 2018 with a Bachelors in Business Management. Jordan is extremely excited to get started with us at Learfield IMG and to help create legendary memories on game day for Tar Heel fans. Please welcome him to the family at [email protected]!
Omari Williams, Account Executive, UNC
Omari joins our team as an Account Executive at UNC. Prior to his current role, Omari spent 4 years with the Enterprise Holdings Inc. as a Assistant Branch Manager, where he was responsible for managing operations, sales and marketing/financial performance, and fleet management. He was recognized as a top sales performer by leading the company in total revenue for the last 12 months. A native of Statesville, North Carolina. Omari earned his undergraduate degree from Winston Salem State University in May of 2015 with a Bachelors in Mass Communications, and earned his graduate degree from the University of Miami (FL) in May of 2019 with a Masters in Sport Administration. Omari is extremely excited to get started with us to help create legendary memories on game day for Tar Heel fans. Please welcome him to the family at [email protected]!
Kevin King, Account Executive, Oklahoma
Kevin is joining us from Rogers State University where his responsibilities included calling sponsors, event setup, ticketing and other game day operations. Kevin is from Owasso, OK and earned his degree in communications from the University of Oklahoma. Please welcome Kevin to the Oklahoma team at [email protected]!
Collin Pitner, Account Executive, Oklahoma
Collin is joining us from Peak Sports Management / West Texas A&M University Athletics where he was responsible for selling multimedia rights and sponsorship elements for WTAMU. Collin is from Amarillo, TX and earned a Masters in Sports Management at Southern Methodist University and bachelors of business administration from Texas Christian University. Please welcome Collin to the OU team at [email protected]!
Torriano Harris, Account Executive, Oklahoma
Torriano is joining us from Legends Notre Dame where he was responsible for selling season, group and package plans. He is from South Bend, IN and earned a sports management degree from the Indiana University (Bloomington). Please welcome Torriano to the OU team at [email protected]!
Madison Roth, Account Executive, Oklahoma
Madison is joining us from Oklahoma City Energy FC (USL) where she was responsible for selling season, group and package plans. Madison is from Frisco, TX and earned a public relations/sports management degree from the University of Oklahoma. Please join us in welcoming Madison to the Oklahoma team at [email protected]!
Justin Besz, Account Executive, Oklahoma
Justin is joining us from USSSA Fast Pitch Softball where he was a tournament director for his region. He is from Allentown, PA and earned his sports management degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Please welcome Justin to the Oklahoma team at [email protected]!
Stephen (Kyle) Coffman, Sales Manager, Oklahoma
Kyle is returning to Oklahoma from Legends Notre Dame. Prior to joining the Legends Oklahoma team, he worked for the US Olympic Committee and Ohio State in premium seating and revenue generation. Kyle is from Austin, TX and earned his degree in exercise sports science from Texas State University. Please welcome Kyle to the team at [email protected]!
Dorian Jackson, Account Executive, Duke
Dorian began working with Duke in March 2020. Dorian most recently hails from ECU where he gained valuable experience in both the Creative and Football Ops disciplines. A Virginia native, Dorian has obtained both his Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Old Dominion University where he also played football. After graduating, Dorian gained his first administrative experience in the ODU Athletics Department. Please join us in congratulating Dorian at [email protected]!
Kristina Grigos, Account Executive, Duke
Kristina also began with Ticket Solutions at Duke in March 2020 though she gained experience on campus as an intern with the Iron Dukes in Summer 2019. Kristina is a graduate of nearby Elon University where she gained experience in their athletics ticket office. Upon completing her time with the Iron Dukes, Kristina accepted a Premium Sales Associate role with the New York Jets of the NFL. Upon completing the 2019 season with the Jets, Kristina looks forward to returning to North Carolina and continuing her personal and professional growth. Please join us in congratulating Kristina at [email protected].
Jackson Smith, Account Executive, ACC
Jackson Smith joins the ACC/Charlotte Sports Foundation ticket sales team as Account Executive in March 2020. Jackson is from Winston-Salem, NC and attended Western Carolina University where he was a Student Manager on the Men’s Basketball Team. Please welcome Jackson to the ACC family at [email protected]!
Eric Koenemann, Account Executive, TCU
Eric was just hired on as the Data Analyst with TCU. Eric is a TCU grad as of December with a bachelor’s in Business Information Systems. While a student, Eric interned at TBM Consulting and meanwhile was the TCU Men’s Basketball Manager. We are so glad to welcome Eric back to his alma matter and can’t wait to get him started. Please welcome Eric to the TCU family at [email protected]!
Jacob Graves, Sales Representative, NCAA
Jacob is originally from Indianapolis, IN and a graduate of the University of Indiana where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. This is Jacob’s first start in his Sports Career and we’re excited for him to be joining the NCAA Sales Center. He will be a huge asset to the team as he sphere heads our 2020 NCAA Frozen Four project. Please welcome Jacob to the NCAA team at [email protected]!
Wheeler Butler, Account Executive, SMU
Wheeler Butler grew up in Dallas, TX. Graduated with his degree in Sports Management December 2018 from the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Interned with the OKC Thunder during the 2018-2019 Season. Then moved back to Dallas and worked with FC Dallas from July 2019-January 2020. He is excited to be working at SMU. Please welcome Wheeler to the SMU team at [email protected]!
A Few More Winter Promotions!
Ryleigh Gordon, Sales Manager, Tennessee
Ryleigh Gordon has been promoted to Sales Manager at Tennessee! Ryleigh started her time with LIMG at the NCAA in 2017 where she was a stand out! Ryleigh then joined the Tennessee team in January 2018 as an Account Executive where she had immediate success in her new position. With her success she was then promoted to the Senior Account Executive position, which she has now been in for a little over a year. In this position she earned numerous accolades highlighted by winning Salesperson of the year for 2019. Ryleigh is a major component to the Tennessee team in so many ways, and we are looking forward to seeing her grow even more in her new position. Please join us in congratulating Ryleigh at [email protected]!
Andy Hegeman, Associate General Manager, Oklahoma
Andy has been promoted to Associate General Manager at Oklahoma. Andy began working with Learfield IMG Ticket Solutions in July 2013 as an Account Executive at the University of Oklahoma. This is his third promotion during his time with the company. Andy is a vital part of the growth at OU seeing the staff size leap from 3 to 15 over the past 7 years. He lead the staff in revenue generated in 2015 and 2016 while also taking on a bigger with role staff development and administrative relationships within the University. We’re happy to announce Andy’s promotion to Associate General Manager and know he’ll continue to demonstrate the leadership and initiative that got him to this point. Please join us in congratulating Andy at [email protected]!