Participating Organizations & Experts (as of Thursday, October 18, 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 / Expert 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. Evenement Planning Elizabeth Neupauer, Event Planner X
Focus of Organization and/or Expert Organization / Expert SEM HEM BOTH
16. Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc. Betty Jane Homayouni, Executive Director X
17. GMR Marketing Yasmeen Salem, Senior Recruiter X
18. Green Bay Packers Corporate Sales Executive Shea Hansen, X Eric Kittel, Sales and Business Development Intern
19. Harley-Davidson Museum Amanda Ridout, Sales Manager X
20. Haslametrics (College Basketball Analytics) Erik Haslam, Owner / Analytical Consultant X
21. K-Nation Entertainment (Kapco) X
22. Kenosha Kingfish Doug Gole, General Manager X
23. Lakeshore Chinooks X
24. Lammi Sports Management Brian Lammi, President X
25. Magellan Collegiate Promotions Michael Wolaver, Owner X
26. Marquette Sports Properties (Learfield Sports) Brad Harison, General Manager X
27. Meeting Professionals International Tamara Putney Jesswein, CMP, President X
28. Milwaukee Admirals John Bitter, Vice President of Ticket Sales X
29. Milwaukee Brewers Brennan Feldhausen, Director of Corporate Marketing Katelyn Lutz, Senior Coordinator – Hospitality & Special Events X Eric Laue, Manager of Ticket Operations
30. Milwaukee Bucks Colin Hayes, Director of Business Development X
31. Milwaukee Business Journal Kira Lafond, Market President & Publisher X
32. Milwaukee Officials Association Jack Fleming, Executive Secretary & Treasurer X WIAA Official & Conference Commissioner
Focus of Organization and/or Expert Organization / Expert SEM HEM BOTH
33. Milwaukee Soccer Development Group, Inc. Moran’s Pub X James Moran, Founder
34. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (Summerfest) Scott Ziel, Associate Booking Director X
35. MKE Misfits Quentin Allums, Chief Executive Officer Israel Lugo, Chief Operating Officer X Eric Didier, Chief Creative Officer Brema Brema, Creative Director
36. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO X
37. NCAA Deidre Merritt, Associate Director of Leadership Development X
38. Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales and Services Manager Jodi Jensema, X Justin DeJager, Marketing Manager
39. Shorewood Recreation and Community Services Justin Calvert, Recreation Supervisor X
40. Sports Business Solutions Josh Belkoff, Senior Director – Recruiting & Development X
41. The Stilt House Gastro Bar Gordon Goggin, Co-Owner X
42. 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)
43. Three Lions Pub Kayleigh Horder, Event Manager X
44. Travel Wisconsin (Wisconsin Department of Tourism) David Spiegelberg, Regional Tourism Specialist X
45. University of Wisconsin - Madison Athletics Kory Olson, Senior Budget Director Emma Rickelman, Program Assistant X Brittany McGowan, Assistant Director of Career & Leadership
46. VIP Sports Marketing Fred Pramenko, Owner X
Focus of Organization and/or Expert Organization SEM HEM BOTH
47. Visit Milwaukee Marissa Werner, Senior Sports and Entertainment Manager X Tony Snell, Volunteer and Staffing Coordinator
48. Wisconsin Center District Miller High Life Theater, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Wisconsin Center X Doug Johnson, Vice President of Sports and Entertainment
49. Wisconsin Athletic Club Chez Misko, Owner / Chief Operating Officer X
50. Wisconsin High School eSports Association Mike Dahle, President X