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, for Illini Sports Night as a correspondent, 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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​​​Aniyha Jones
​External Vice President 

Aniyha is a Freshman in the Gies College of Business, studying Marketing and Management. This is Aniyha's second semester being apart of SBA and her first semester on the executive board. Aside from SBA, Aniyha is involved in 100 Strong, RACS, and works for the Fighting Illini Marketing team. Professionally, Aniyha would like to become a sports agent and open her own agency. 

Contact: aniyhaj2@illinois.edu

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Matt Zima
Vice President of Finance

Matt is a Sophomore studying Finance and Information Systems in the Gies College of Business. On campus, Matt is also involved with the Illinois Spotrs Consulting Agency, Accounting Club, and Illinois Student Government. Lastly, executive-level contribution to the Baseball Operation department for an MLB team remains Matt's ultimate goal in the professional world. 

Contact:  mjzima2@illinois.edu

​Reese Bressler​
Vice President of Marketing

​​​Reese is currently a sophomore studying Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. Reese is the Preside of his fraternity and love getting involved with the UIUC community. He started his own DJ entertainment company in the Chicagoland area and also has a passion for social media marketing. After his time here on campus, Reese would like to join the sports marking industry.  

​Contact: ReeseJB2@illinois.edu​

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Star Brooks
Internal Vice President

​Star is a Freshman studying Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.  Star is a Chick Evans Scholar, an intern for The Fighting Illini Marketing Team, and a member of 100 strong and Reach Across Campus. In the future, Star would like to work in the sports management field as a sports agent or contract negotiation manager. 
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Contact: starsb2@illinois.edu