Director - Partnership Development
Brian joined the Royals in July 2022 as the Director of Partnership Development to bolster the team’s new business partnerships efforts. Prior to joining the Royals, Brian served as the Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) and Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL).
During his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brian was an instrumental department leader, overseeing the Franchise Corporate Sales team (AHL, NBA2K, NBA G-League). While having three successful revenue driving seasons, Brian was promoted to a oversee all new business, retention, and upsell efforts for the Cavalier’s Franchise properties. Brian has shown a robust ability to develop relationships with brands new to sports partnerships, on both a local and national level. Prior to his time in Cleveland, Brian served as the Sr. VP of Sales & Operations for the Iowa Wild, leading the formation of a brand new AHL franchise in Des Moines, IA. Notable awards include winning the AHL Corporate Department of the Year in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020. Additional professional experience includes leadership sales positions at Providence Sports & Entertainment and Capital District Sports.
Brian is originally from Long Island, NY and graduated from Towson University in 2007 with a degree in Sports Management and Business Administration. He enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling, and has served as a coach for youth lacrosse. Brian and his wife, Gina, live in Northland, Kansas City, MS with their two boys, Calvin (7) and Lucas (5).