Exec.

Our Goal.

To inspire and empower Fighting Illini students wishing to pursue a career in sports business.

Our Team.

Brendan Ross
​​President

Brendan is a Junior studying Recreation, Sport, and Tourism with a minor in Business. At Illinois, Brendan is involved in Business Council and works for the athletic department in Event Management and the Sports Information Office. He also serves on the RST Advisory Board. His favorite teams include the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
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​Contact: brross2@illinois.edu​

​Tyler Towne 
​Vice President of Events

Tyler is a Senior studying Communication and Public Relations.This is Tyler’s third semester being apart of SBA and his second semester on the executive board.
​Tyler is a huge White Sox, Bulls, and Bears fan. He currently works as a Social Media Ambassador in the SoxSocial Social Media Lounge and Taproom. 

 contact: ttowne4@illinois.edu

Danielle Williams 
​Vice President of Communication

​Danielle is a Senior studying Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations. This is Danielle's third year with SBA and second semester on the executive board. Along with SBA, Danielle works for the Daily Illini as a sports writer, with the Illinois Hockey Club as a radio broadcaster, and is a dedicated fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Blackhawks. 

​Contact: dw3@illinois.edu

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​​Christian Nielson
​Vice President of Sponsorship
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Christian is a Junior at the University of Illinois studying Recreation, Sport, and Tourism, with a concentration in Sports Management. Outside of SBA Christian is involved with the AHS board of visitors and the I-LEAP Advisory board where he has experience generating funds for student led organizations. In the future Christian hopes to pursue a career in Sports Administration, ideally at the youth level. If you have any questions regarding SBA Christian is very passionate about the organization and is a great source of information. This semester you can find him at plenty of Illini Football games.

Contact: cjn3@illinois.edu

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Matthew Bloomberg
Vice President of Finance

ichael is Junior in the Gies College of Business studying Marketing and Information Systems. Aside from SBA.  He is involved with American Marketing Association and work as a Sport Lead/Intramural Manager for Campus Recreation Intramural. He also has a passion for baseball and would like to work in the sports marketing field.

Contact:  mdb3@illinois.edu

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​Aaron Gold
​Vice President of Marketing

Aaron is a Junior studying Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. At Illinois, Aaron is the Operations Director of his fraternity, a Student Manager for the Women’s Basketball team, and serves on the RST Undergraduate Advisory Board. Professionally, Aaron would like to work in business operations for a professional sports team.

​Contact: aaronmg2@illinois.edu​
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Cypher Eason 
​​Vice President of External Relations

​Cypher is a Junior currently deciding between Applied Consumer Economics and Business this Fall.  Prior to his current position, Cypher served as one of SBA's Social Media Chairs. His favorite sports teams include the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls. Cypher is also involved at U of I with the American Marketing Association and CUBE consulting. After college, Cypher would like to become a management consultant.  
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Contact: cleason2@illinois.edu