Meet Our Founders + Partners
With over 100 years of combined experience working for some of the top properties within the Sports, Entertainment and Technology industries, the Hat Trick Advisors team understands the market and how best to deliver winning strategies.
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder of Haven Gaming
Co-Founded MVPindex in 2013 with Shawn Spieth
Merged MVPindex with Umbel, March of 2018 - Featuring clients across sports & entertainment landscape
Founder & CEO of LaunchFish Social Media Agency
Sold in 2011
Board Director, Co-Founder, CMO ESPRE Solutions, Inc.
Licensed CMO ESPRE Solutions, Inc. to Global IP Solutions, Purchased by Google
Founding Member, CMO & VP of Business Development, Jobs.com
Co-Founder & President
President of XFL Dallas Renegades
Created Renegades organization from scratch as employee #1; responsible for revenue, marketing and business operations.
VP Corporate Partnerships at Dallas Stars
Board Member & Exec. Dir. Dallas Stars Foundation
VP Sponsorship Sales Texas Rangers
Maximized sponsor exposure and activation during Ranger’s 2010 and 2011 American League champion seasons.
VP Business Development Hicks Sports Group
Hicks Sports Group includes: Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, Mesquite Rodeo, American Airlines Center, Texas Stars, Cedar Park Center, Liverpool FC
Partner, VP Corp. Sponsorships
Vice President, Corporate Partnership Sales, Knights eSports
EVP Sales & Marketing, Xcite Interactive, Inc.
Maximized sales and brand awareness for a global leader engaging online audiences at scale.
Personally fostered new partnerships with the NFL, the SEC and US Soccer.
Built new agency partnerships in Great Britain and Japan, while rightsizing an existing agency relationship in Australia.
VP Corporate Partnerships, Pittsburgh Pirates
Led the negotiations on the largest AAV sponsorship in team history, was also responsible for naming rights deal for LECOM Park.
Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships, Tampa Bay Rays
Effectively increased, and exceeded, annual revenue goals. Lead 100% revenue growth from 2004-2012.
Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Tampa Bay Lightning
Helped clients maximize their investment in team’s runs to the Stanley Cup in 2003 and 2004.
Partner, EVP Corp. Sponsorships
VP Business Development, SkyView Networks
Established partnerships with 70+ properties across MLB, MiLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, Learfield, Tunein, and Fox Sports.
Championed growth strategies while driving $20M annual revenue and double-digit year-over-year growth.
Senior Director, Corporate Sales, Arizona Coyotes
Personally drove more than $2 million in new business while leading the sales team to close on $12 million in corporate sales.
Sponsorship Services, Disney Sports Enterprises
Provided world-class sales and activation for clients of the Anaheim Angels and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
