Friday, August 16, 2024
Eric Skala

Current students are gaining valuable work experience through internships. Recent UISRM graduates are entering the sport and recreation industries with internships and full-time employment. Alumni are advancing toward their dream jobs. The achievements of UISRM students, alumni, and faculty that the program is aware of are below.

If you have an accomplishment or news that you would like to share, please notify the UISRM Newsletter Committee by emailing Alex Voss at alex-voss@uiowa.edu.

  • Kara Kehe (Assistant Professor of Instruction, MA 1999) presented “Sparking College Student Interest in Coaching Interscholastic Athletics: Opportunities and Challenges in Educating Aspiring Professionals” at the 2024 North American Coach Development Summit.

    Kara Kehe presenting
  • Alex Hirdler (BS 2014, MA 2016) accepted the position of Director of Athletic Compliance at Penn State University.
  • Riley McMinn (MA 2016) accepted the position of Manager, Marketplace Sales with BiggerPockets.
  • Ezra Warren (BS 2017) accepted a promotion to Team Lead at Heya Wellness.
  • Abimael Cruz (BS 2018) accepted a promotion to Manager, SBL Sales with the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Logan Peterson (BS 2018) accepted the position of Senior Football Video Coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Michael Cope (BS 2019) accepted the position of Project Management Specialist at the Pella Corporation.
  • Sydney Tatum (BS 2019) accepted the position of Director of Operations with the USL Super League.
  • Lisa Dauterive (BS 2020) accepted the position of Soccer Operations Manager with the Des Moines Menace.
  • Brian Shallcross (BS 2020) accepted a promotion to Senior Associate at DHR Global.
  • Steve Carlson

    Steve Carlson (BA 2021) accepted the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Communication at Black Hills State University.

  • Kevin Horan (BS 2021) accepted the position of Ophthalmic Service Engineer with Premier Ophthalmic.
  • Jake Manning (BS 2021, MA 2022) accepted the position of Director of Football Operations with Arkansas State University.
  • TY Marth (BS 2021) accepted the position as 711 Intern with the Kane County States Attorney’s Office.
  • Aleksey Tarasenko (BS 2021) accepted the position of Event Coordinator with the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
  • Nathan Tauke (BS 2021) accepted the position of Senior Account Executive, Business Development with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment.
  • Michael Markla (BS 2022) accepted the position of Event Security Manager with the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Nik Martin

    Nik Martin (BS 2022, MA 2023, pictured right) accepted the position of Event Operations, Seasonal Assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Marcelina Marvelli (BA 2022) accepted a promotion to Territory Sales Associate, Colorado with Musco Sports Lighting.
  • Maddie McCarron (BS 2022) accepted a promotion to Associate Producer at FOX Sports.
  • Will McIntire (BS 2022, MA 2024) accepted the position of Director of Scouting & Technology, Women’s Basketball with Rutgers University.
  • Reese Ranum (BS 2022) accepted the position of Property Manager at Valley Bluff Townhomes.
  • Kate Cairney (BS 2023) accepted the position of Assistant Equipment Manager at Grand Canyon University.
  • Emma Cooper (BS 2023, MA 2024) accepted the position of Operations Intern with the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
  • Riley DiSandro (BS 2023) accepted the position of Physical Instructor with the Chicago Park District.
  • Nathan Escobedo (BS 2023) accepted the position of Account Executive, Membership Sales with Chicago Fire FC.
  • Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier (BS 2023) accepted the position of Dean of Students at Sun Prairie Area School District.
  • Maggie Gutwein (BS 2023) accepted the position of Business Development Associate with Global Experience Specialists.
  • Bret Kopp (BS 2023) accepted the position of Facility Operations and Member Services Graduate Assistant at Texas A&M University–Commerce.
  • Avery Martensen (BS 2023) accepted the position of Account Executive with the Iowa Heartlanders.
  • Gary Schwarz (BS 2023) accepted a promotion to Account Executive, Group Sales with the Ontario Reign.
  • Noah Segal (BS 2023) accepted a promotion to Account Executive, Membership Sales with Chicago Fire FC.
  • Matthias Steen (MA 2023) accepted the position of Assistant Soccer Coach and Director of Operations at Bemidji State University.
  • Alec Boege (BS 2024) accepted the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Bellevue University (NE).
  • David Chaires Meza (BS 2024) accepted the position of Account Executive with the University of Iowa - LEARFIELD Amplify.
  • Will Colin (BS 2024) accepted the position of Olympic Sports Equipment Intern at the University of Oregon.
  • Zach Goldstein

    Brendan Cooperider (BS 2024) accepted the position of Stadium Operations Intern with the Iowa Cubs.

  • Caitlin Crome (BS 2024) accepted the position of Marketing Coordinator with ESPN’s ACC Network.
  • Heidi Draisey (BS 2024) accepted the position of Senior Program Director, Aquatics and Health & Wellness Departments at the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County.
  • Tricia Even (BS 2024) accepted the position of Operations Coordinator with the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance.
  • Zach Goldstein (BS 2024, pictured right) accepted the position of Sales Associate with the New Jersey Devils.
  • Rob Goode (BS 2024) accepted the position of Assistant Marketing Director with the Iowa Sports Foundation.
  • Bryor Hansel (BS 2024) accepted a position in Stadium Operations with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
  • Paul Hardin-Specht (BS 2024) accepted the position of Graduate Assistant, Sport Clubs at Texas A&M University.
  • Kevin Marshall (BS 2024) accepted the position of Assistant Golf Professional at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
  • Clayton McFarland (BS 2024) accepted the position of Program Manager at the Southeast Iowa Sports Center.
  • Drake Powell (BS 2024) accepted the position of Account Executive with the Iowa Heartlanders.
  • Mallory Sawyer

    Mallory Sawyer (BS 2024, pictured right) accepted the position Inside Sales Representative with Chicago Fire FC.

  • Eric Skala (BS 2024, pictured top right) accepted the position of New Business Consultant with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Gavin Tichy (BS 2024) accepted the position of Promotions Crew with the Iowa Wild.
  • Ryan Wengler (BS 2024) accepted the position of Ticket Sales Representative with the Chicago Cubs.
  • Megan Lopez (ex. BS 2024) accepted the position of Stadium Operations Intern with the Iowa Cubs.
  • Gray Baginski (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of Event Operations Intern with the Chicago Cubs.
  • Paige Buikema (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of Guest Experience Intern with the Nashville Predators.
  • Elio Celentino (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of Head Manager with University of Iowa Football.
  • Nick Hartshorn (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of KinaTrax Operator with the Minnesota Twins.
  • Gabe Poteracki (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of Events Intern with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
  • Charlie Wolf (ex. BS 2025) accepted the position of Ticket Operations Intern with the Kane County Cougars.
  • Andy Espineira (ex. BS 2026) accepted the position of Gameday and Equipment Manager Intern with Palm Springs Power Baseball.