Prior to the Sounds, Taylor served as a Sponsorship Account Manager with the Frederick Keys of the Carolina League. Reach Keith Sharon at 615-406-1594 or ksharon@tennessean.com or on Twitter @KeithSharonTN. Chad Beard works for Sodexo Live! Free up another $8 million?? He also spent two and half years working for the University of Arizona Athletic Department. The 2023 offseason for the Nashville Predators features a new era as the front office shifts from their only general manager in their history, David Poile, to their first head coach in Barry Trotz taking over. Ratty. No Pekka Rinne between the pipes. A year earlier, he earned Honorable Mention recognition from the publication in its 2017 Executive Of The Year announcement. Prior to joining the front office, Jasha had spent three years as the Assistant to the Director of Game Operations and Promotions at Tennessee State University, where she assisted in creating the largest NCAA Division I increase in attendance for the men's basketball team. I think so. Benjamin graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Science in Business Sport Management and is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. A native of Lexington, Ky., English joined the Sounds in October 2021 after serving as the Vice President and General Manager for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Shay joined the Sounds prior to the start of the 2016 season and is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and management of the playing field and landscaping around the stadium. It will be tough for a team to offer a long-term deal without knowing the answers to those questions, but it doesnt really make sense for Nashville to bring him back unless its on another reasonable short-term contract. She also spent the past four years interning for various baseball teams and a professional softball league. He and his wife, Becky, reside in East Nashville with their daughter, Davis. He and his wife, Michelle, have two children: daughter Bella and son Milo. They gave away free tickets and wondered if anyone would come. She also spent a season working for the West Virginia Power of the South Atlantic League. He originally joined the Sodexo family at Herschel Greer Stadium in 2010 after spending 10 years traveling the country "searching for the sound". Michael Gallagher Jan 20, 2021 The Nashville Predators made a key addition to their front office on Tuesday, adding former Tampa Bay Lightning Executive Vice President of Communications. Katie is responsible for all of the Sounds' accounting functions, including payroll. He remembers the carpet. In his free time he enjoys traveling, gardening, and exploring Nashville's musical offerings. and Jared McKinney, M.D. She joined the team in December 2022. Jon graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in Sports Administration and is originally from Decatur, Illinois. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing softball and maintains a bottle cap collection of over 2,500 bottle caps. Writers like Corey Pronman think that Glass has not yet his his ceiling, and the right linemates Check out this goal from March. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. In his free time, he enjoys trying new restaurants, hunting, and hanging out with family and friends. via e-mail to book him for your upcoming event!. She joined the Sounds in a full-time capacity in September 2014 after serving as the club's Community Relations Assistant during the previous summer. F Mikael Granlund The veteran forward entered the UFA market last offseason as a top name, but ended up settling for just a one-year deal in Nashville after seeing the limited flat-cap market. Ryan graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelors in Construction Management and a minor in Business Administration. Brian Poile. Rae wants to give a special shoutout to her mom, LuAnn, for being the reason she fell in love with baseball! Abby joined the Sounds in March 2018 as the Social Media Seasonal Associate and was promoted to her current position in February 2019. She also spent three years working for Ohio State Athletics in Fan Experience and Marketing. If he decides to go to arbitration, a one-year deal would walk him right to the open market. Jeff is available to speak to civic, business, and other community groups. Other RFAs: F Mathieu Olivier, F Michael McCarron, F Anthony Richard, F Rem Pitlick, F Josh Wilkins, F Tanner Jeannot, F Lukas Craggs, F Cole Smith, D Ben Harpur,D Frederic Allard, D Jeremy Davies, D Josh Healey. Prior to the Sounds, Nicole served as a Game Day Presentation Intern for the Arizona Coyotes where she helped create and execute experiences for fans around the arena and during the games. Prior to the Sounds, Drew served as the Graphic Design Manager with the Rome Braves where he designed all print and digital media and oversaw the Press Box and Control Room. A reset or soft rebuild both suggest Nashville is removing older, beloved players and replacing them with young talent. Jeff can also be found on Twitter. Front office management refuses to call this a rebuild, but its fairly obvious that this is indeed a rebuild. What can we look forward to? 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Former Nashville Predators defenceman Mark Borowiecki is set to join the organizations front office amid a flurry of moves ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, Sportsnets Jeff Marek reported on Wednesday. Ben is responsible for selling season ticket and partial plan memberships, group tickets and premium hospitality areas as well as providing customer service for Sounds fans with ticket related questions at First Horizon Park. Jay graduated from Daytona State College with a bachelor's degree in Supervision and Management, with a minor in Project Management. Sep 7, 20212 min It's a weird season. as the Concessions Manager and oversees concessions operations at First Horizon Park. English was with the Stripers since November 2018. Adam English serves as the Sounds' General Manager & Chief Operating Officer and oversees all day-to-day operations related to the ballclub. In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing sports and listening to country music. His favorite sport teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Yankees and Iowa Hawkeyes. He is also responsible for assisting with online orders and design. He was also a Level Lead at Nissan Stadium with Sodexo in the baseball offseason until 2014. Front Office Staff | Sounds 19 Junior Gilliam Way | Nashville, TN 37219 | Phone: (615) 690-HITS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Adam English, General Manager / Chief Operating Officer Adam English serves. He started before women media members were allowed in locker rooms. Monday through Friday. If they do find a way to keep the 23-year-old defenseman, hell need a new contract this summer as an arbitration-eligible RFA. Copyright 1999-2023 Nashville Predators and the National Hockey League. He initially joined the Sounds as an intern in February 2000 and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in January 2015 after previously serving a variety of roles. Her favorite teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, University of Alabama Crimson Tide, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils. Enter Search Term. She joins the Sounds for the 2023 season. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hanging out with friends and traveling. NHL profile photo on Nashville Predators player Mark Borowiecki at a game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alta. Nashville Predators Global Presence Search All Employees Nashville Predators CEO Sean Henry President & Chief Executive Officer Phone Email See Profile Key Employees of Nashville Predators Keith Hegger Note: Requests for reconsideration, hearings, and Appeals Council reviews should, in general . He joined the Sounds in his current role in January 2023 after serving as a seasonal communications associate during the 2022 season. Contact; Employee Access; Password Reset; File Transfer Prior to joining the Sounds, Jon served as the Corporate Sales Executive for the Double-A Tennessee Smokies where he helped with building corporate partnerships in the East Tennessee region. Jeffrey Kammer, M.D., Jeffrey Mattingly, M.D., Sylvia Groth, M.D. Toll-free 1-800-772-1213. Kelsey graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Communication Studies where she also played college basketball. Former Nashville Predators defenceman Mark Borowiecki is set to join the organization's front office amid a flurry of moves ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, Sportsnet's Jeff Marek reported on . She joined the team in April 2023. The 26-year-old netminder posted a .927 save percentage and finished sixth in Vezina Trophy voting, truly establishing himself among the leagues elite goaltenders. "If someone walked in, they would have been shocked this was a National Hockey League office.". He is also responsible for online orders and designing the apparel. In his free time, he enjoys road trips, exploring Nashville and rooting on all his Boston sports teams. She also spent two summers working for the Iowa Cubs in stadium operations. It will likely be an underwhelming return, but a team might end up overpaying at the trade deadline for a center with playoff experience. She joined the team in July 2021. Prior to joining the Sounds, Infantino served as the Executive Chef at the Baltimore Convention Center for five years, where he oversaw over $12 million per year in food & beverage. Ryan Ellis is now a Philadelphia Flyer. The big Swede is now a veteran on the team, will likely wear an A, and is playing for a new contract. Being Born and Raised in Nashville, he first started his broadcasting career at his church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Full Staff Listing Virtual Tour of Arena Directions & Parking FAQs. He joined the Sodexo staff full-time in August 2019. Her favorite teams are the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Steelers. Explore! Luke is responsible for selling partial plan memberships, hospitality areas and group tickets with a focus on group theme nights. His favorite sports teams are the Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Nashville SC, Memphis Grizzlies, Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, and the Atlanta Hustle. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching her favorite TV series. He previously spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers as a Media Relations Trainee. During his free time, he enjoys attending Predators games with his wife, spending time with family and friends, and playing sports. Prior to joining the team, Rae served on the Energy Team with the Nashville Predators, where she helped with in-game production at Bridgestone Arena and made appearances at community events throughout the 2021-2022 season. Before joining the Sounds, Ryan spent 8 years running his own video production company. He and his team had to sell 12,000 season tickets in less than six months or there would have been no Nashville Predators. The first game was onOctober 10, 1998, against theFlorida Panthers. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. His favorite sports teams are the Tottenham Hotspurs, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC and Nashville Sounds. Neil graduated from Central Michigan University with a Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts degree and is originally from Alma, Michigan. Outside of working in baseball, Anna enjoys traveling, watching sports and painting. WellI am fairly excited for that HERD line that Jeannot is part of. Ineligible for arbitration, the only real leverage Tolvanen has is the threat of the KHL, meaning he should come back for a reasonable price unless the team starts buying out UFA time on a max-term deal. She will interact with clients and internal departments to fulfill contractual obligations, actively assist with all aspects associated with the implementation, development and retention of all corporate partners at First Horizon Park. She has received several promotions including Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships in January of 2016, Director of Activation in August of 2016, and Director of Corporate Partnerships. ;). Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators plays against the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena on January 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. He spent the last two years selling corporate sponsorships and hospitality and ticket plans. "We lived and died by the placement of hockey stories in the newspaper," Helper said. He joined the Sounds in December 2022. Katie lives in Nashville with her husband, Sam. as the Specialty Concessions Manager at First Horizon Park, focusing on the food & beverage operations on the club level. Helper said his highlight in 24 years with the Preds occurred in 2003 when Nashville hosted the NHL draft. Nashville Predators | Company Profile, Marketing Contacts, Media Spend, Brands. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his dogs, seeing movies and attending concerts. Her favorite sports teams are the New York Giants, LA Dodgers, and the Tennessee Vols. In her free time, she loves traveling, eating good food, and re-watching her favorite movies and TV shows. McKinley joined the Sounds prior to the start of the 2021 season and is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and management of the playing field and landscaping around the stadium. His favorite sport teams are the Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos and the Oklahoma Sooners. The expansion draft could provide some additional cap relief depending on who the Kraken decide to take, but it will be tough to really dole out a ton of money on the open market. Former Nashville Predators defenceman Mark Borowiecki is set to join the organization's front office amid a flurry of moves ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, Sportsnet's Jeff Marek reported on Wednesday. Helper started a year before the Predators took the ice. 369 wins. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing and seeing live music. Helper's career has spanned world-changing events. Best Version Media, LLC. Most projections have Nashville in the lower-middle of the Central Divison. Fabbro will likely be traded. Her favorite sports teams are the Georgia Bulldogs, Chicago Cubs, and USA Womens Gymnastics Team. Travis also spent two seasons working as a fan host at First Horizon Park. He joined the Sounds in 2015. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with his wife Lindsay, son Monty, and their dogs, Thunder, Axl, and Millie. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, watching movies and hiking. Her favorite sports team is the Missouri Tigers. He has direct supervision over a staff of 250+ who help with concessions, vending, suites, catering and other various game day needs. Reghan is responsible for selling season ticket and partial plan memberships, group tickets and premium hospitality areas as well as providing customer service for Sounds fans with ticket related questions at First Horizon Park. Nicholas joined the Sounds in January 2022. After all the necessary moves and signings are made, the Preds should have about 7 to 8 million left in cap space to go after some scoring help. Prior to joining the Sounds, Karly served as the Partnership Activation and Merchandise Manager for the Rapid City Rush hockey team in the ECHL. Kevin graduated from Augustana College with a Bachelors in Business with concentration in Marketing and Business Management, and is originally from Spring Grove, IL. English graduated from Transylvania University in Lexington with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. Sierra oversees the creation and successful development of the non-game day special events held year-round at First Horizon Park. Is his time as a play-driving top-six talent gone? Prior to the Sounds, Kelsey served as the Box Office Rep for the Charleston Riverdogs where she assisted in all aspects of game-day operations, fan service and box office responsibilities. The 2023 offseason for the Nashville Predators features a new era as the front office shifts from their only general manager in their history, David Poile, to their first head coach in Barry Trotz . as the Warehouse Manager and assists with all warehouse and concessions operations at First Horizon Park. His favorite sport teams are the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears. He spent the 2021 season with Gwinnett as a Guest Relations Representative. Prior to the Sounds, Frank served as a Sales Representative at Rockstar Energy/PepsiCo, where he managed PepsiCo storefronts in the Milwaukee and Northern Illinois areas. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling. These are all franchise records that Rinne holds for the Predators after 15 years with the organization, but a tough decision will be coming for Poile and the Nashville front office. Previously, Scopel was honored by Minor League News as the 2006 P.R. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with friends. Brandons experience consists of working with the Tennessee Titans, Memphis Grizzlies, Nashville SC, Nashville Predators, Memphis Hustle, Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, MYTV-30, Bowling Green Hot Rods, and several different production companies as a freelance camera operator, director, replay operator, and utility. He enjoys going to music festivals and playing golf in his free time. 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How Bridgestone Arena nearly ended up as a University of Tennessee campus or shopping center, Roman Josi, NHL players won't play in 2022 Olympics in Beijing because of COVID | Reports, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You can change your selection at any time. He remembers giving press credentials to independent bloggers for the first time in 2009. His favorite sports teams are the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. Prior to her current position with the Sounds, Lyndsey served as a Fan Host with the team where she assisted Guest Services and guest experiences on game days. Unrecognizable. He also spent five seasons working for the Southern Illinois Miners Baseball team in Marion, Illinois. He is originally from Roswell, Georgia. Her responsibilities include assisting with the content and engagement on all Nashville Sounds' social media channels. In 2020-21 though, the Predators started to see a return on their investment, with Tolvanen eventually taking over a spot in the top-six. Prior to the Sounds, Nicholas served as a marketing intern at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he helped run various sporting events and planned promotion schedules for university sports. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! His favorite sports teams are the Tennessee Volunteers, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Braves and Nashville Predators. Field maintenance includes the outfield turf, infield turf and dirt, and the warning track. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. In her free time, Karly enjoys exploring the outdoors, trying new restaurants and breweries, spending time with her family and friends, and spending time with her two pugs, Frank and Beans! Nashville Predators Marketing Contacts Contacts (5/10) Name Title State; David P. . Ben graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Sport Management degree and is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. Fabbro is only coming off his entry-level deal, but since he signed as a 21-year-old and played ten games in his first season (including his six playoff games) he has already completed the three professional years that arbitration required. John graduated from North Carolina State University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Sport Management. D Pekka Rinne 683 regular season games. The Nashville Predators have received this year's Front Office Sports' 'Best Employers in Sports' Award. Fort Collins. Blue. Don't miss out on the latest news. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. When he lived in the Chicago area, he also broadcast high school football and basketball games and co-hosted a radio sports talk show. In his free time, he enjoys watching hockey, going to concerts, and exploring the city. She also spent one year working for the University of Alabama Marketing and Promotions. Prior to the Sounds, Jay served as a Senior Account Executive with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats where he created business relationships through making memories and assisting in driving business for his clients. He also enjoys attending community events/festivals and going to local sporting events. F Eeli Tolvanen After dominating the KHL in 2017-18, many expected Tolvanen to step into the NHL as a superstar. The team on the ice is quite different than the Predators of the past. 60 shutouts. 1630 Nashville, TN 37219 Map. She is originally from New York City and graduated from Furman University with a Health and Exercise Science degree. He had a losing record this year and isnt the Vezina-winning goaltender he once was. Hunter graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a TV and Film production degree and is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He and his wife, Alissa, are natives of Aurora, Ill., and have two children: daughter Greta and son Hudson. Downtown Denver. And I could see Saros and Rinne basically flipping what each got last season and both returning. Enter Search Term. Search Job Opportunities; . Not sure what he can get in the open market, but at about 4M a season it would be wise for the Preds to bring him back. . The Admirals ace was a pending restricted free agent. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Kyle graduated from the University of Tennessee with an MBA and Masters in Recreation and Sport Management as well as a Bachelors Degree in Sport Management and is originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee. Helper is retiring after 40 years in hockey. (approx 1 - 2 per week). She is originally from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. His favorite teams are Sporting Kansas City, the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Mizzou. Prior to arriving in Music City, he spent the previous seven seasons at the Triple-A level, managing clubhouses in Louisville (2007-12) and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (2013). 1282 Office Park Drive Chipley, FL 32428 Map. Buddy is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. July 7, 2021 at 12:42 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 5 Comments. Taylor Fisher is the Sounds' Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service, a role he was promoted to in December of 2021. Heres two goals from the first round of the playoffs featuring the HERD line: Im also quite excited for Cody Glass. Shannon joined the Sounds in January 2023 as the Digital Marketing Coordinator. In his free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with family and watching baseball and auto racing. Ryan, who joined the team in January 2023, assists the Sounds' creative services department, with an emphasis on video creation and editing. Field maintenance includes the outfield turf, infield turf and dirt, and the warning track. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Stephane Braun, M.D., John Seibert, M.D., Megan Vucovich, M.D. He spent three seasons working in various sales roles in the Chiefs front office. However, a lot of the spotlight will be on how the remaining veterans respond to a team thats getting younger and shifting away from the status quo that ended in a lot of postseason heartbreak. 303-740-9400 Map. Alley graduated from Martin Methodist College with a bachelors degree in Sport Management and Physical Education with a minor in Biology. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Diana assists the stadium operations department for the Sounds, including the supervision of ballpark cleanliness and maintenance, parking staff, and security personnel for baseball games and other events held at First Horizon Park. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. He was previously in the role of Director of Ticket Sales since November of 2018. That line includes Colton Sissons and Yakov Trenin, all relative youngsters with lots of physicality. She was promoted to her current role in May 2021 after previously serving as the Sounds' Director of Retail since 2013. Nicholas graduated from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor's degree in Sports, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management and is originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee. In her free time, she enjoys watching baseball, going to concerts and spending time with family. Theres some trepidation among fans about what this season could bring. "Everybody who worked there remembers that carpet. Prior to his three seasons with Triple-A Gwinnett, English was previously with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats from 2013-18. Nikyra works for Sodexo Live! "My dogs are going to be in great shape," he said. Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Karly is responsible for making sure every fan in First Horizon Park has an entertaining experience. Sierra graduated from Maryville College with a bachelor's degree in business marketing and is originally from Valrico, Florida. Rae graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Communications and is originally from Shakopee, Minnesota. Im also excited to see Alex Carrier paired up with Mattias Ekholm.