Participating Organizations & Experts (as of Tuesday, October 16, 2018). Participants are subject to change – watch for updates!
The 2018 CUW Sport & Hospitality Networking Roundtable, presented by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
Focus of Organization and/or Expert Organization SEM HEM BOTH
1. Marcus Hotels and Resorts (Event Sponsor) The Pfister Hotel The Hilton Milwaukee City Center InterContinental Milwaukee Grand Geneva Resort & Spa X Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Heidel House Resort & Spa; AC Hotel Chicago Downtown
2. Arena Americas Jesse Riehle, Project Manager X
3. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Jim Haertel, Chief Steward X
4. The Bartolotta Restaurants X
5. Big 10 Conference Davon Robb, Associate Director – Football & Basketball Operations X
6. Block Six Analytics (Sport Business Analytics) Adam Grossman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder X
7. Brewhouse Inn & Suites Ian Blankenmeyer, Sales Manager X
8. Capture Sports Marketing Chellee Siewert, President X
9. Cardinal Stritch University Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine, Assoc. Vice President, Director of Athletics X
10. Chicago Sky Austin O’Regan, Inside Sales Manager Anthony Whaley, Vice President – Ticket Sales X
11. Company B Hospitality Brand Marketing Brigette Breitenbach, Owner/Founder/Principal X
12. Discovery World X
13. Erin Hills (Site of the 2017 US Open Championship) Rich Tock, Director of Marketing – PGA Professionals X
14. ESPN Milwaukee (Good Karma Brands) Bryan Dee, Host/Producer/Partnership Development Specialist X
15. Eventement Janelle Meyer-Brown, Owner / Planner X
16. Green Bay Packers Shea Hansen, Corporate Sales Executive Eric Kittel, Sales and Business Development Intern X
17. Harley-Davidson Museum Amanda Ridout, Sales Manager X
18. Haslametrics (College Basketball Analytics) Erik Haslam, Owner / Analytical Consultant X
19. K-Nation Entertainment (Kapco) X
20. Kenosha Kingfish Doug Gole, General Manager X
21. Lakeshore Chinooks X
22. Lammi Sports Management Brian Lammi, President
23. Magellan Collegiate Promotions Michael Wolaver, Owner X
24. Marquette Sports Properties (Learfield Sports) Brad Harison, General Manager
25. Meeting Professionals International Tamara Putney Jesswein, CMP, President X
26. Milwaukee Admirals John Bitter, Vice President of Ticket Sales X
27. Milwaukee Brewers Brennan Feldhausen, Director of Corporate Marketing Katelyn Lutz, Senior Coordinator – Hospitality & Special Events X Eric Laue, Manager of Ticket Operations
28. Milwaukee Bucks Colin Hayes, Director of Business Development X
29. Milwaukee Business Journal Kira Lafond, Market President & Publisher X
30. Milwaukee Officials Association Jack Fleming, Executive Secretary & Treasurer X WIAA Official & Conference Commissioner
31. Milwaukee Soccer Development Group, Inc. Moran’s Pub James Moran, Founder
32. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (Summerfest) Scott Ziel, Associate Booking Director X
33. MKE Misfits Quentin Allums, Chief Executive Officer Israel Lugo, Chief Operating Officer X Eric Didier, Chief Creative Officer Brema Brema, Creative Director
34. NCAA Deidre Merritt, Associate Director of Leadership Development X
35. Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau Jodi Jensema, Sales and Services Manager Justin DeJager, Marketing Manager X
36. Shorewood Recreation and Community Services Justin Calvert, Recreation Supervisor X
37. Sports Business Solutions Josh Belkoff, Senior Director – Recruiting & Development X
38. The Stilt House Gastro Bar Gordon Goggin, Co-Owner X
39. SURG Restaurant Group Carnevor Steakhouse Moderne; Mi·key’s; Gouda’s Italian Deli; Hōm Wood Fired Grill; Bugsy’s Back Alley Speakeasy; Lucid Wisconsin Ticket Concierge X Omar Shaikh, Co-Owner and President (SURG Restaurant Group) Chief Executive Officer (Wisconsin Ticket Concierge)
40. Three Lions Pub Kayleigh Horder, Event Manager X
41. Travel Wisconsin (Wisconsin Department of Tourism) David Spiegelberg, Regional Tourism Specialist X
42. University of Wisconsin - Madison Athletics Kory Olson, Senior Budget Director Emma Rickelman, Program Assistant X Brittany McGowan, Assistant Director of Career & Leadership
43. VIP Sports Marketing Fred Pramenko, Owner X
44. Visit Milwaukee Marissa Werner, Senior Sports and Entertainment Manager X Tony Snell, Volunteer and Staffing Coordinator
45. Wisconsin Center District Miller High Life Theater, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Wisconsin Center X Doug Johnson, Vice President of Sports and Entertainment
46. Wisconsin Athletic Club Chez Misko, Owner / Chief Operating Officer X
47. Wisconsin High School eSports Association Mike Dahle, President X