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    Alumni 

    Various students from all backgrounds participate in our diverse program - Below you will see a list of some of our alumni and successful students who have encounter prestigious opportunities of all types

    2020
    Jacob McVay, Inside Sales, Pac-12 Sales at University of Washington

    Alex Slocum, Assistant Director of Marketing, Texas A&M

    ​2019

    Dalton Dunaway, Olympic Sports Equipment Assistant, University of Connecticut

    Kara Gravlee, Event Strategy & Experience, Atlanta Hawks

    Sam Beckenstein, Recruiting Assistant Colorado Buffaloes Football, University of Colorado

    Dominic DeVille, Sales and Service Specialist, TicketCity

    Bella Baker, Vanderbilt Athletics - Development Assistant, National Commodore Club

    Patrick Niland, Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant, The University of Alabama

    Chatham DeProspo, Business Development, United States Olympic Committee

    Malcolm Gross, Marketing Coordinator, Alabama State University

    Jordan Lee, Event Coordinator, Events by M

    Kayla Williams, Associate Director of Evenet Partnerships, Knight Eady

    Tylar Sparks, Ticket Sales Coordinator, Chattanooga Red Wolves of USL League One


    2018
    Rachel Bell, Select Sporting Group/Coaches Consulting

    Merrill Boles, Crimson Tide Sports Marketing

    Bradley Bozeman, Baltimore Ravens

    Jessica Carter, Atlanta Falcons

    Vincent Cashai

    ​Kathryn Catina, Florida Golf Coast


    Chavis Cook, Team Travel Coordinator, Cleveland Browns

    Jon Dever, Bruno Event Team

    Jacob Drescher

    Nick Eicholtz, Ticket Sales Representative, Tampa Bay Rays


    Greg Hamilton, Ticket Sales Representative, UAB 

    Shaun Dion Hamilton, Washington Redskins 

    Tanner Hardy, Business Development, Tailgatehouse Just Show Up


    Logan Harris, Lacrosse Coach, Birmingham Southern

    Tyler Hopper, Development Office, Wake Forest University

    Wesley Hughes, Tampa Bay

    Hunter James, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, The University of Alabama


    Brian Johnson, Director of Operations, UA Basketball

    Bruce Matthews

    Jacqueline Maxwell


    Stephen Milani, Development Office, Wake Forest University

    David Neubauer, Football Operations, Appalachian State University

    Hannah Notaro, Development, University of Tennessee

    Andy Pappanastos, Event Assistant, The Colonnade Group

    Kevin Paul, Program Director, Manhattan Sports Business Academy 

    Victoria Ross, Football Recruiting Coordinator, UCLA

    Conner Short​


    Kateland Stevenson

    Kathrine Stratton

    Jenna Swain, The New School, Youth Basketball Coordinator/Office Manager


    John Tipton, Crimson Tide Production, The University of Alabama

    Ashley Williams


    2017
    Kathryn Catina, Admissions Recruiting Officer, Florida Gulf Coast University

    Alexia Caudle, Intern Colorado Springs Sports Corporation

    Corban Collins, Point Guard/Shooting Guard, Kirchheim Knights 

    ​Chandler Dare, Student, UA Law School

    ​Josh Franklin, Events Coordinator, Bruno Event Team

    ​Grant Fausset, Director of Operations, UA Women's Basketball

    ​Kyle Fondren, Director of Web Strategy,
    The University of Alabama

    ​Tanner Hardy, Intern, The Heisman Trophy 

    ​Jacob Kelsoe, MBA Student at UA

    ​David Moore, Director of Athletic Ticketing, Southern Illinois University 

    ​Alex Mortenson, Football Analysis, UA Football

    ​Jalen Morris, Intern, UA Football

    ​Shawn Mulligan, Sales Associate, PepsiCo

    ​Drew Norris, Media Sales, Boostr Digital Displays

    Hunter Payne, Sales, Planet Fitness Tuscaloosa

    ​Ty Pierce, Intern, Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sport Commission 

    ​Elizabeth Plant, Ticket Office, Assistant, UAB

    Justin Rogers, Director of Ticket Sales & Retention at UTSA

    ​Michael Sakellarides, Services and Operation Coordinator, Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties 

    ​McKayla Sanders, Events Coordinator, Make a Wish

    ​Payton Scott, VIP Game Day Host, Atlanta Falcons

    ​Hugh Spencer, Boys and Girls Club of Moundville

    ​Sydnii Todd, NS Dance Studio

    ​Hunter Winslett, Property Manager, Spaces Management 

    ​Lindsey Woodward, Premium Services, Birmingham Barons 

    2016
    Doug Belk, Football Coach, West Virginia University 

    ​Lauran Beers, MBA student at UA, Intern Untied States Anti-Doping Agency

    ​Kryssi Daniels, Fellowship of Christian Athletes 

    ​Kristian C. Diggs, JAG Officer, US Air Force

    ​Alaina Doverspike, Renewals Manager, SalesLoft  

    ​Meredith Lee, Para-triathlon, USA Triathlon

    ​Jordan Lorino, Ticket Sales Coordinator, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena

    ​Jared Patterson, Assistant Director, Habitat for Humanity 

    ​Asha Sowell, Youth Development Practitioner, Community Services Leader 

    ​Elizabeth Williamson, Ticket Operations, Atlanta Falcons 

    ​Alphonse Taylor, Loss Control Manager, Cooper & T. Smith 

    Katie Wisdom, Ticket Operations, University of Houston

    Jessie Langford, Sales Associate, Randall Reilly Publishing
     
    Cheree Duncan, Sales Associate, Memphis Grizzlies

    Kyle Nelson, Football Coach, Southwest Florida College

    Carla Hugg Blakey, PhD Candidate, The University of Alabama- Instructional Leadership

    Sara Crutcher, Marketing Coordinator, University of Houston Athletics

    Andy Heston, Academic Coordinator for Student-Athlete Services, Jacksonville University Athletics

    2015
    Meghan Neil, Recruiter, Pareto Solutions Group

    ​Hunter Whitfield, Group Outing Coordinator, New Orleans Zephyrs

    Victoria Giattina, Assistant Director of Event Management and External Operations, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Matt Airola, The University of Alabama- Track

    Molly Atherton, Manager, Iron Tribe Fitness of Austin

    Katherine Chatman, The University of Alabama Law School

    Charles Davis, GameDay Traditions, Atlanta

    Mary Anne Daines, Adjunct Faculty and Tennis Instructor

    Theresa Deiderick, New Jersey Soccer

    Damonde Dickerson, Compliance, University of South Florida

    Margaret Anne Dyson, Pensacola Wahoos

    Nicole Evans, The University of Alabama- Football Recruiting

    Molly Fichtner, The University of Alabama - Softball

    Leon Fluker, The University of Alabama – Academic Support Services

    Jalston Fowler, Tennessee Titans

    John Frost, UAB Athletics – Baseball

    Blake Gray, The University of Alabama – Basketball

    Briana Hutchen, Iona College -Basketball

    Jonathan Johnson, The University of Alabama - Football

    Corinne Jones, Admissions Counselor at Columbia Southern University

    Bryn Kehoe, Associate of Sales - Chicago Cubs

    Alyssa Nale, Sales Associate - Nike

    Stuart Moore, The University of Alabama - Baseball

    Kevin Norwood, Carolina Panthers

    Nick Perry, New Orleans Saints

    Irving Spikes, Sales Associate, Academy Sports

    Brea Thompson, Marketing Associate, Varsity Dance

    Lisa Lee Tweety, Crimson Tide Hospitality

    Brian Vogler, Director of Operations-Football, The University of Georgia

    MK Taylor, Athletics, Jacksonville State University

    Hannah Turner, LSU Athletics – Facilities Management

    William Vlachos, The University of Alabama - Football

    Chance Warmack, Tennessee Titans Football

    Daniel Spaulding, Group Sales Account Executive, Orlando City Soccer



    2014
    Averie Armstead, Coordinator of University Programs, The University of Alabama


    Erika Baranek, Project Manager at AMB Group

    Brett Basham, Career & Leadership Development, The University of Alabama

    Sophie Campise, Law School, Tulane University

    Thomas Canterbury, WTXT, Tuscaloosa, AL

    Tim Castille, The University of Alabama- Football

    Brian Chandler, Athletic Development, The University of Alabama

    Lauren Cicatiello, Nick’s Kids, The University of Alabama

    Damonde Dickerson, Assistant Director of Compliance, University of South Florida

    Marissa Gordon, Luxury Hospitality and Event Management at International University of Monaco

    James Head, Suite Sales, Tennessee Titans

    Josh Maxson, Media Communication, The University of Alabama

    Kevin Norwood, Seattle Seahawks

    Ben Price, Director of Development for Athletics Endowment, Boise State University

    Kristen Riker, Event Management, Disney Sports

    Glenn Schumann, Director of Player Personnel, University of Georgia- Football

    Bryant Swindle, Football Operations, Cleveland Browns

    Brett Thompson, Director of Ticketing, Southeastern Conference

    Hannah Turner, Athletes' Services, United States Olympic Committee

    John Van Dam, Football Analysis, University of Michigan

    Doug Walker, Director of Media Communication, The University of Alabama

    Audrey White, Financial Affairs, The University of Alabama

    Jordan Whitehead, Corporate Partnership, Orlando Magic

    Claire Willis, Assistant Director of The University of Kentucky Athletic Hospitality, The Colonnade Group

    Amy Woods, Director of Athletic Business, The University of Alabama
     
    2013
    Roger Bedford, Director of Football Operations, University of North Alabama

    Ricky Doverspike, Tennis Coach, The University of Alabama

    Tyler Haskins, Sponsorship Account Executive, IMG Academy

    Haley Herron, Teacher, Tuscaloosa County Schools

    Vanessa Hill, Ticketing Coordinator, Carolina Panthers

    Michael Kennedy, Executive Director, Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce

    Whitney Larsen, Nike Representative (EKIN), Orlando/Tampa, FL

    Leigh Moyer, Event Coordinator, Atlanta Track Club

    Jessica Pare, Director of Athletic Media Communication, The University of Alabama

    James Porter, Donor Operations Coordinator-Commodore Club, Vanderbilt University

    Ashley Priess, Gymnastic Coach, SoCal Gymnastics

    Candice Rosenkranz, Client Manager, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

    Brent Solberg, Assistant Director, Hoover Parks and Recreations

    Rebecca Templeton, Operations Director, Tuscaloosa Tennis Center

    John Van Dam, Assistant Football Coach, The University of Michigan

    Clair W. Freels,  Director-National Commodore Club, Vanderbilt University

    Bill Wilder, Director, Hoover Parks and Recreations




     






    2012
    Brad Baugh, Board Member, NSCD Future Leaders at National Sports Center for the Disabled


    Seth Bryan, Account Executive, IMG College – Learfield, University of Tennessee Athletics

    Laura Buckalew, Director of Operations, PeachBelt Conference

    Vikki Chavis, Account Manager, The Aspire Group, Georgia Tech Athletics

    Catherine Cook, Career, Sports, and Entertainment Group - Atlanta

    Kelsi Dunne, Softball Coach, Oklahoma State University

    Riley Edwards, Compliance, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Sarah Beth Henson, Compliance Officer, University of Tennessee Athletics

    Jennings Hester, Stronger, Faster Healthier Organic Sports Nutrition

    Camille Johnson, Event Coordinator, Community Management Association - Atlanta

    Reed Kramer, Assistant Director – IPTAY, Clemson University

    Kaitlyn Lamb, Production Administrator, Fox Sports South

    Lindsey Lightsey, Director-Crimson Tide Hospitality, Colonnade Group

    Cory McCarty, Operations and Marketing, USA Football

    Katie Mellown, Events Coordinator for Nick’s Kids, The University of Alabama

    Carly Mygrant, Tennessee Titans

    Lindsey Norris, Manager, Promotions and Events, Washington Nationals

    Kassi Price, Director of Marketing and Customer Relations, DragonFly Athletics

    Cody Rager, Director of Football Operation, Indiana University

    Ericka Russell, Women’s Basketball Director of Player Development

    JR Sandlin, Football Recruiting, University of Notre Dame

    Julia Silva, National Brazil Women's Volleyball Team, Operations

    Dan Swormstedt, Inside Sales Representative, Columbus Blue Jackets

    Jeanne Walker, Assistant Basketball and Track Coach, Albertville High School

    Ann Marie Wagoner, Director of Meetings & Events, Learfield Sports

    2011

    Chris Asa, Associate AD for External Relations, Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

    Lee Davis, Football Recruiting Specialist, Mississippi State University

    Brent Bonner, Operation Manager, Bruno Event Team, Southampton, NY

    Alyson Butler, Physician Assistants Program

    Kelly Bridges, Athletic Trainer, University of Florida

    Beverly Wright Chandler, Director of Athletics Ticketing, The University of Alabama

    Chris Crabtree, Athletic Development Coordinator, University of North Florida

    Morgan Dennis, Academics, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Brandon Gibson, Medical Device Sales Representative, Exactech Inc.

    Avi Kushlan, Video Intern, Arizona Cardinals Football Club

    Calli Johnson, Ticket Operations, Tennessee Titans

    Ashley Holcombe Bell, Softball Coach, Samford University

    Jill Heuer, Account Manager for Partnership Services, Charlotte Bobcats

    Tyler Keys, Account Executive, Crimson Tide Sports Marketing

    Dan Lyerly, Video Operations, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Lakitha Murray, Assistant Commissioner, Southwest Athletic Conference

    Andrew Nevins, Manager, Gray Stone Country Club of Birmingham

    Amanda Osburne, Event Director at Greystone Golf & Country Club

    Michael Perez, Marketing and Promotions Manager, Bruno Event Team

    Tiana Riel, Assistant Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach, University of Maine

    Cayla Watkins Hayes, Alumni Affairs, The University of Alabama

    Willie Watson, Basketball Coach, University of Texas - Pan American

    Jessika White, Communication Specialist, The University of Alabama

    2010
    Taylor Allen, Teacher/Coach, McAdory High School

    Joy Burroughs, Athletic Academic Counselor, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Will Coleman, Director of Operations, Zoom MotorSports

    Cody Crisp, Athletic Academic Counselor, The University of
    Alabama Athletics

    Amy Dean, Coca-Cola Company, Mobile, Al

    P.J. Fitzgerald, Account Executive (FAU) at Learfield Sports

    Jim Herlihy, Director of Athletics,  University of South Carolina Aiken

    Lindsey Jones, Assistant Director of Event Management, The University of Alabama Athletics

    Martha King, Associate Project Manager, Daxko,

    Lana Koenning, Manager, Suite Member Services, Atlanta Falcons

    Greg McElroy, Broadcaster, SEC Network

    Brock Morris, Basketball Coach, University of Louisiana at
    Lafayette

    Ashley O’Neal, Athletic Hospitality Director, The Colonnade Group, The University of Alabama

    Cory Reamer, Stock Broker - Birmingham

    Laura Rogers, Sales Associate, CSR Sports

    Brian Selman, Coordinator, Minor League Operations, Pittsburgh Pirates

    Andrea Torbey, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

    Beau Walker, Assistant Track and Field Coach, Air Force Academy

    Nick Williams, Athletic Trainer/ Athletic Administrator, Chesapeake College
    2002-2009
    Taylor Allen, Ticket Solutions- Tuscaloosa, AL (2008)


    Lisa Andrzejewski, Law School-The University of Alabama (2008)

    Carl Berryhill, Athletic Coach- Hamilton, AL (2006)

    Jonathan Bowling, Director of Athletics Compliance, The University of Alabama (2006)

    Jessica Bradford, Chatham, AL (2006)

    Bryant Bruce, Corporate Sales-Crimson Tide Sport Marketing-Tuscaloosa, AL (2008)

    Katy Burroughs, Attorney-Chicago, IL (2009)

    Molly Cannell, Athletic Trainer, University of Southern Mississippi (2006)

    Steven Carlton, Foster Auditorium Building Manager-The University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, AL (2008)


    Sara Caudle, Accountant-Tuscaloosa, AL (2009)

    Candice Cordell, T-Town Ticket, Tuscaloosa, AL (2008)

    Lance Covan, Firmitas Group- Mobile, AL (2005)

    Brian Cramer, Athletic Trainer-Butler University- (2005)

    Mike Dillon, Athletic Trainer-The University of Georgia (2004)

    Jessica Dixon, JH Ranch of California- Birmingham, AL (2008)

    Amanda Duke, Event Management- USA Triathalon- Colorado Springs, CO (2008)

    Kelly Ethridge, Athletic Trainer-Hiram High School- Atlana, GA (2006)


    Gabe Giardina, Football Coach, Charleston Southern University (2007)

    Reagan Golightly, Birmingham, AL (2006)

    Amanda Gray, Director of Compliance, Clemson University (2009)

    Jeremy Gsell, Athletic Trainer, The University of Alabama (2005)

    Fred Hina, Director of Sports Medicine, The University of Louisville (2005)

    Kim Johnson, Associate Athletics Director, Texas Christian University (2008)

    Jason Jones, Football Coach, University of Mississippi (2005)

    Marc Laney, Assistant Athletic Director, University of Houston (2008)

    Louis LeBlanc II, Football Coach, West Georgia University (2007)

     Tim Lewis, Financial Analysis, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2007)

    Adam Lurie, Medical Sales, Birmingham, AL (2008)

    Rylee Marsh, Assistant Director, Crimson Tide Hospitality (2009)

    Christina Mascaro, Athletic Trainer & Physician Assistant, The Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, AL (2007)

    Kate Mastin, Vanderbilt University (2007)

    Megan McGrath, NCAA Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention (2008)

    Kelsey (McLemore) Moody, Fair Hope, AL (2006)



    Angie Milinar, Director of Operations – Volleyball, University of Iowa (2008)

    Katie Murphy, St. Louis Cardinals (2007)

    Carol (Keys) Park, Associate Athletic Director, The University of Alabama (2005)



    Christine Pawluck, Athletic Trainer, Northwest Orthopedic Associates, Chicago, IL (2005)

    Laura Petrillo, American Cancer Society, Jacksonville, FL (2007)

    Antoine Pettway, Basketball Coach, The University of Alabama (2006)



    Todd Poley, Account Executive, The University of Memphis (2008)

    Will Pope, Director of Marketing Strategy, Creative Marketing Management, Tuscaloosa, AL (2009)

    George Poulis, Athletic Trainer, Toronto Blue Jays (2004)

    Brian Pounders, Basketball Coach, The University of Montevallo (2005)

    Daniel Powell, Teacher and Athletic Coach, Bryant High School (2008)


    Ryan Powel, Basketball Coach, 2009


    Lacy Prejean, Softball Coach, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2008) 

    Steven Pursley, Health Care IT Recruiter, Mediant Health Resources (2014)

    Alan Rice, Baseball Coach, Radford University (2006)

    Mandy Rice, Business Development Coordinator, MedMined, Radford, VA (2006)

    Suzanne Salvail Mohler, Huntsville, AL (2008)

    Ryan Sanders, Hoover Park & Recreation, Hoover, AL (2008)

    Matt Sparks, Athletic Trainer, UAB Sport Medicine, Birmingham, AL (2005)

    Renarda Tolbert, Physician Assistant and Athletic Trainer, Columbia University (2005)

    Kyndall Waters, Assistant Athletic Director, Birmingham Southern College (2006)

    Beau Walker, Track & Field Coach, Air Force Academy (2006)

    Lance Walker, Athletic Academic Counselor, The University of Alabama (2006)

    Tyler Walker, UA Facilities, The University of Alabama (2008)



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