Brian began his career in professional sports as an intern with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. From there, he went to work for Palace Sports & Entertainment, where he sold and renewed season tickets and suites for three professional sports teams: the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Shock and Detroit Fury, as well as three amphitheaters: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. Throughout his career, Brian has worked for several other teams and organizations, such as the New Jersey Nets and Brooklyn Nets, Boston College Athletics, OUE Skyspace in Los Angeles and the Miami Marlins.
Brian joined Ilitch Sports + Entertainment in July 2021 and currently leads the Detroit Tigers’ Premium & Membership Services team where he works with Suite Owners, Club Seat Holders and 1901 Society members to provide a first-class experience at Comerica Park 365 days a year. He is responsible for implementing strategies to maintain current clients year over year and continuing to grow the club’s membership base. Brian and his team drive incremental revenue by renewing annual suite leases, club seat holders and season ticket members and providing additional exposure to suites and ticket packages. Also, he curates exclusive access to members-only events throughout the year which create lasting memories for all members.
Brian received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a minor in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University (ONU). Additionally, he serves on the Steering Committee for National Sports Forum, Board of Directors for Dicke College of Business Administration at ONU and Sports Business Advisory Board at Michigan State University. Brian and his wife, Starr, reside in Detroit, Michigan.