SSIA Committees

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Operating Committee

  • Chris Giebner
    Chris Giebner
    CEO Club Sport 7274206868
    Conference Director
  • Galen Beers
    Galen Beers
    Executive Director Club Sport (858)699-4958
    Executive Director

Executive Committee

The SSIA Executive Committee (or Board) serves to represent the membership and drive the direction of the overall industry. Members are selected/elected each year after the Annual Conference.
  • Kevin Cregan
    Kevin Cregan
    President Atlanta Sport & Social Club
    President
  • Ian Elston
    Ian Elston
    VP Sponsorship / Marketing Tampa Bay Club Sport
    Vice President
  • Chris Hastings
    Chris Hastings
    President Chicago Sport & Social Club
    Treasurer
  • Delaney Entrop
    Delaney Entrop
    Chief Happiness Officer Underdog Sports Leagues
    Secretary
  • Felix Goodson
    Felix Goodson
    Vice President & San Diego Managing Director Volo Sports
    Events Co-Chair
  • Danny Lefebvre
    Danny Lefebvre
    President / CSO TRI SPORTS
    Events Co-Chair
  • Nash Hartel
    Nash Hartel
    DEI Committee, Sponsorship Committee, SSA National Representative, Executive... National Director of Sponsorship Chicago Sport & Social Club
    DEI Chair
  • Justin Jacobs
    Justin Jacobs
    Founder Come Play Detroit
    Sponsorship Chair
  • Marc Tucci
    Marc Tucci
    CEO / Founder Austin Sports & Social Club
    Member Relations Chair
  • Sal Farruggia
    Sal Farruggia
    Owner LI-Kick
    EOS Chair
  • Louis Hodgetts
    Louis Hodgetts
    Owner Game On VT
    Member

Events Subcommittee

The Events Committee works closely with SSIA staff to oversee, coordinate and increase all efforts being conducted by and for the SSIA in regards to events, tournaments, social functions and the annual conference. Meetings are every other Wednesday (every Wed in Jan and Feb). Contact galen@ssia.us to be included.
  • Felix Goodson
    Felix Goodson
    Vice President & San Diego Managing Director Volo Sports
    Co-Chair
  • Danny Lefebvre
    Danny Lefebvre
    President / CSO TRI SPORTS
    Co-Chair
  • Delaney Entrop
    Delaney Entrop
    Chief Happiness Officer Underdog Sports Leagues
    Member
  • Chris Giebner
    Chris Giebner
    CEO Club Sport
    Conference Director
  • Ian Elston
    Ian Elston
    VP Sponsorship / Marketing Tampa Bay Club Sport
    Member
  • Kevin Cregan
    Kevin Cregan
    President Atlanta Sport & Social Club
    Member
  • Nash Hartel
    Nash Hartel
    DEI Committee, Sponsorship Committee, SSA National Representative, Executive... National Director of Sponsorship Chicago Sport & Social Club
    Member

Sponsorship Subcommittee

The Sponsorship Committee oversees, coordinates and increases all efforts being conducted by and for the SSIA in its revenue generating endeavors such as advertising and sponsorship. This committee also develops educational content to share with members regarding sponsorship trends within the industry. Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month, please reach out to galen@ssia.us to be included.
  • Ian Elston
    Ian Elston
    VP Sponsorship / Marketing Tampa Bay Club Sport
    Exiting Chair
  • Justin Jacobs
    Justin Jacobs
    Founder Come Play Detroit
    Chair
  • Nash Hartel
    Nash Hartel
    DEI Committee, Sponsorship Committee, SSA National Representative, Executive... National Director of Sponsorship Chicago Sport & Social Club
    Member
  • Bill Coon
    Founder/President Milwaukee Sports & Social
    Member
  • Barry Griffith
    Director, Dallas Sport & Social Club Dallas Sport & Social Club
    Member
  • Lauren Weiner
    Marketing Manager
    Member
  • Nasreen Ismael
    Director of Marketing FXA Sports
    Member

Marketing Subcommittee

The Marketing Committee is responsible for the SSIA’s communication to ensure the quality, integrity, credibility and reach of the SSIA brand. They oversee the SSIA and SSN websites and social media pages, and help educate members on marketing trends.
  • Omid Rafiei
    Omid Rafiei
    President Houston Sports & Social Club
    EC Chair
  • Ashton Zach
    Ashton Zach
    Digital Media Manager Austin Sports & Social Club
    Member
  • Theresa Feeney
    Marketing Manager Volo Sports
    Member
  • Vicci Alexander
    Marketing Director Volo Sports
    Member

DEI Subcommittee

The DEI Committee elevates and facilitates ongoing and continuing efforts to build a culture and environment of mutual respect. DEI aims to set best practices, policies, shared resources, and a safe space to check blind spots as it relates to creating inclusive, equitable, and diverse messaging and activities for the Social Sports industry members and participants.
  • Nash Hartel
    Nash Hartel
    DEI Committee, Sponsorship Committee, SSA National Representative, Executive... National Director of Sponsorship Chicago Sport & Social Club
    Chair
  • Kate Kerins
    Kate Kerins
    Director of Learning & Development Volo Sports
    Member
  • Rosa Navas
    Rosa Navas
    Director, Facilities and Operations Sport and Social Club
    Member
  • Eric Grady
    Eric Grady
    Partnership & Innovation Director Volo Sports
    Member