A seasoned sport management scholar with a Ph.D. in Sport Management (The Ohio State University, 2001, cognate in Marketing, minor in Research Methods), M.S. in Sport Management (Georgia Southern University, 1993), and B.B.A. (McKendree University, 1990, Magna Cum Laude). Since 2000, they’ve served at the University of Louisville, advancing from Lecturer to Full Professor (2013–present), teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in sport marketing, publicity, and event management, while advising doctoral and graduate students. Their key administrative roles include Sport Administration Program Director (2011–2022), Graduate/Undergraduate Program Coordinator (2004–2011), and COSMA Accreditation Coordinator (2009–present). Prior experience includes Events Manager at Saint Louis University (1992–1998, overseeing NCAA D-I athletic events and corporate partnerships) and Graduate Teaching Associate at The Ohio State University (1998–2000).