Sports Business Club Executive Team
Kent Carpenter
Kent Carpenter
Kent Carpenter
President
Serving as President over the last year has been an honor, and I look forward to my second year in this role. I have been able to work with the Oakland Athletics, Phoenix Raceway, and Arizona Coyotes throughout 2020-2021. This upcoming year, I hope we can get back to a normal in-person event schedule.
Ryan Batawala
Kent Carpenter
Kent Carpenter
Chief Marketing Officer
My name is Ryan Batawala, and I am the Chief Marketing Officer for the 2021-2022 school year! I am heading into my Junior year at GCU and my second year in club leadership, I am excited to move from the Sponsorships position to CMO this coming year. Through the club these past two years I have been lucky enough to w
Chief Marketing Officer
My name is Ryan Batawala, and I am the Chief Marketing Officer for the 2021-2022 school year! I am heading into my Junior year at GCU and my second year in club leadership, I am excited to move from the Sponsorships position to CMO this coming year. Through the club these past two years I have been lucky enough to work with brands such as Jordan, The Arizona Diamondbacks, and Basketball Hall of Fame. These opportunities have helped me prepare for my future career in a variety of ways and I look forward to giving our members similar opportunities in these coming years!
Alex Wiesen
Nicole Schuermann
Nicole Schuermann
Chief Operating Officer
Hi my name is Alex Wiesen and I am the Chief Operations Officer for the upcoming school year. I will be entering my junior year as as sports management major. Being involved in the club has allowed me to pursue opportunities such as an internship with a sports agency, and jobs at Goodyear Ballpark as well as NASCAR
Chief Operating Officer
Hi my name is Alex Wiesen and I am the Chief Operations Officer for the upcoming school year. I will be entering my junior year as as sports management major. Being involved in the club has allowed me to pursue opportunities such as an internship with a sports agency, and jobs at Goodyear Ballpark as well as NASCAR this upcoming fall. I look forward to serving on leadership and giving back to all our members!
Nicole Schuermann
Nicole Schuermann
Nicole Schuermann
Director of Inclusion
My name is Nicole Schuermann and I’m looking forward to being the Director of Inclusion this year. I’m going into my third and final year at GCU, majoring in Sports Management! The past two years, the Sports Business Club has helped me get many volunteer opportunities that have led to two internships, and I’m looking
Director of Inclusion
My name is Nicole Schuermann and I’m looking forward to being the Director of Inclusion this year. I’m going into my third and final year at GCU, majoring in Sports Management! The past two years, the Sports Business Club has helped me get many volunteer opportunities that have led to two internships, and I’m looking forward to going into Communications or Community Relations in the sports world in the future. I can’t wait to get to work this year to make everyone feel welcome and help others reach their career goals!
Club Leadership
Isaiah Sound
Nathan Peters
Isaiah Sound
Field Marketing Director
My name is Isaiah Sound and I am the Field Marketing director for this upcoming year. I am going into my senior year and will be graduating with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Marketing. I recently finished an internship Major League Alumni Marketing for Spring Training and am pursuing a career in the sports marketing field. I am looking forward to working with SBC this upcoming school year and promoting the club.
Caleb Coffin
Nathan Peters
Isaiah Sound
Social Media and Website Director
My name is Caleb Coffin and I am the Social Media and Website Director for this upcoming year! I am going into my Junior year and will be graduating with a major in Business Information Systems, with a minor in Sports Management. I am super excited to see where we can take the club this next year. I have enjoyed being the Social Media and Website Director for the past year, and am looking forward to taking on that role once again for this upcoming year. I’m excited for this upcoming year and helping all our members stay informed!
Nathan Peters
Nathan Peters
Nathan Peters
Alumni & Communications Director
My name is Nathan Peters and I am from Seattle and studying Sports Management. Right now I would love to do marketing or community relations in the sports industry. My dream job would be to work for the USA Olympic committee. I am excited to get started with the club in my position as Alumni and communications coordinator.
Brent Hahn
Strider Jacobson
Nathan Peters
Events Coordinator
My name is Brent Hahn and I am the event coordinator for the 2021 - 2022 academic year. I am from Dallas, TX, and entering my second year at GCU. I will be graduating with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Marketing. I am very excited for the upcoming year with the club and all of the opportunities it is going to bring. I am looking forward to all of the new experiences and connections this year will bring.
Strider Jacobson
Strider Jacobson
Strider Jacobson
Secretary & Treasurer
My name is Strider Jacobson, and I’m Treasurer and Secretary for this upcoming year! I’m a junior at GCU, and I am majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Finance and Economics. My hometown is Rapid City, SD, and I’m a die-hard Minnesota sports fan. This is my third year with the club, and I look forward to the opportunity to lead and work with all the members this year!
Taylor Anderson
Strider Jacobson
Strider Jacobson
Co-Director of Membership
My name is Taylor Anderson and I am going into my Senior year! I am from Phoenix, Arizona, and I am currently interested in working for a community relations department at either the collegiate or professional level.
Coby White
Braden Dohrmann
Braden Dohrmann
Co-Director of Membership
My name is Coby White and I am the Co-Membership Coordinator this year. I hope to give all our members an amazing experience to further their ambition for the sports business. I hope to work in operations for a professional team one day.
Braden Dohrmann
Braden Dohrmann
Braden Dohrmann
Inclusivity Team
Hello, my name is Braden Dohrmann, and I am going into my Sophomore year at GCU studying Sports Management and minoring in Communications. With a passion to work in sports and a dream job of becoming a sports broadcaster, this club has already given me so many opportunities and connections in the sports industry! I look forward to helping others gain these same fantastic opportunities this club presents!
Kimberly Pashby
Braden Dohrmann
Kimberly Pashby
Inclusivity Team
Hi my name is Kimberly Pashby and I’m a part of the Inclusivity Team for this coming year as a junior! On campus I’m currently involved with GCUTV as a content creator and social media coordinator and with GCU Lopes Shop as a media ambassador. I’ve worked alongside with Position Sports and the Phoenix Raceway on the operations and guest services side of events in the past. This year I will be working with the Arizona Cardinals with the guest services game day team and I’m so excited to begin the internship! I’m really looking forward to engaging with the new Inclusivity Team and bringing a bigger sense of community to the club!