Experience

The Amateur Golf Society of America

• United States
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Founder

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Millions of golfers across the country are faced with a similar problem: they want to play more but due to work, family and the prohibitive cost of joining a club, are unable to do so. Rather than put their clubs away and face the prospects of picking the game back up in retirement, our team set out to solve the problem. The solution is the AGS Tour from the Amateur Golf Society of America (AGSA) presented by the Golf Association of Philadelphia, a uniquely formatted event series that… Show more Millions of golfers across the country are faced with a similar problem: they want to play more but due to work, family and the prohibitive cost of joining a club, are unable to do so. Rather than put their clubs away and face the prospects of picking the game back up in retirement, our team set out to solve the problem. The solution is the AGS Tour from the Amateur Golf Society of America (AGSA) presented by the Golf Association of Philadelphia, a uniquely formatted event series that allows amateurs to play competitive, tournament-style golf 100% on your schedule. Instead of hosting one or two-day events at a fixed day or time with a large entry fee, our week-long competitions see members tee it up at their convenience during the seven-day window at top public courses, with real-time scoring and leaderboards powered by industry leading Golf Genius software. Featuring flighted divisions providing opportunities for golfers of all skill levels, members get exclusive, advanced access to event tee sheets at or near rack rate, ensuring that they can play when they want for the same price they're comfortable paying, with no minimum commitment. Tour members compete each week for prizes from sponsors and partners, and also earn points on our season-long list, much in the way PGA Tour professionals compete in the FedEx Cup. Formerly the Workhorse Tour, the new AGS Tour features more than 60 events in three states—Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware—and is redefining how we play amateur golf in this country. Show less



PhillyPhaithful.com

• United States
• Retail

• President

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2023

  My first venture into entrepreneurship, I launched Philly Phaithful in 2008, a business that specialized in originally designed Philadelphia apparel. In addition to a full line of sports-centric tee shirts, we also specialized in custom design work for a variety of local and national clients, including in-house graphics and all types of product decoration (screen printing, embroidery etc). Our products were carried in stores across the Philadelphia region, as well as numerous street fairs… Show more My first venture into entrepreneurship, I launched Philly Phaithful in 2008, a business that specialized in originally designed Philadelphia apparel. In addition to a full line of sports-centric tee shirts, we also specialized in custom design work for a variety of local and national clients, including in-house graphics and all types of product decoration (screen printing, embroidery etc). Our products were carried in stores across the Philadelphia region, as well as numerous street fairs, festivals and events during the year. As sole proprietor of the brand I was responsible for all facets of running the company: *Creating concepts for apparel and spearheading the design process with my graphics partners *Handling relationships with wholesale accounts and vendors *Promoting and growing the brand through a variety of channels, including social media management and developing partnerships with local entities *Inventory and financial management *Spearheading business development opportunities by finding new corporate and university apparel partners for custom merchandise While the company still exists and I'm selling off the remainder of my inventory, Philly Phaithful ceased to be my full-time focus as of 2018 with the launch of Workhorse Brewing Company. Show less



The Workhorse Tour

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• General Manager

  • May 2021 - Mar 2023

  The Workhorse Tour brings the competitive spirit and tournament format of professional golf to recreational players in Greater Philadelphia, with the bonus of flexible scheduling and real-time scoring powered by industry leader Golf Genius. Our 2022 Tour schedule features more than 40 week-long tournaments from April through October, allowing golfers of all abilities to tee it up at their convenience, earning points to climb the season-long standings and earn a spot in the Tour… Show more The Workhorse Tour brings the competitive spirit and tournament format of professional golf to recreational players in Greater Philadelphia, with the bonus of flexible scheduling and real-time scoring powered by industry leader Golf Genius. Our 2022 Tour schedule features more than 40 week-long tournaments from April through October, allowing golfers of all abilities to tee it up at their convenience, earning points to climb the season-long standings and earn a spot in the Tour Championship. Key industry partners, such as the Golf Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Section of the PGA, have supported our quick growth and provide Tour members will terrific perks, including private club access. To help ensure that golfers remain well hydrated, Workhorse has brewed an exclusive beer for Tour partners: a lightly hopped, low-ABV Session IPA perfect for both the course and 19th hole. Registration for the 2022 season opened in late February and is open throughout the year. We hope to see you on the links! Show less



Workhorse Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2023

  King of Prussia, PA Here's something refreshing: at Workhorse, we focus on making great beer and making it easy for people to enjoy. Our mission, simply put, is to ensure that your beer is made right. We take a no-nonsense approach to classic styles that are broadly appealing and consistently delicious. That was the premise for my first foray into the craft beer world and it was built on the backbone of a collaborative industry, which while not short of challenges, is always ready to roll up its collective… Show more Here's something refreshing: at Workhorse, we focus on making great beer and making it easy for people to enjoy. Our mission, simply put, is to ensure that your beer is made right. We take a no-nonsense approach to classic styles that are broadly appealing and consistently delicious. That was the premise for my first foray into the craft beer world and it was built on the backbone of a collaborative industry, which while not short of challenges, is always ready to roll up its collective sleeves and go to work. The appeal of this no-nonsense sentiment prompted us to craft Workhorse as a reflection of the community in which it resides: hard-working, approachable and earnest, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality in all facets of the operation. I invite you to stop by our spacious King of Prussia Taproom or visit our website to learn more. Cheers! Show less



Rivalry Wear

• CEO

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2016

  Greater Philadelphia Area "Original Designs with a Competitive Edge" Rivalry Wear features a unique e-commerce model that combines crowd-sourcing discounts, intercity competition and social media integration to help fans represent their city and sports culture. After establishing my own successful business with Philly Phaithful, I partnered with friend and fellow Cornell University alum Jorge Lee to create Rivalry Wear, a company offering original apparel that embodies the competitive nature of athletic… Show more "Original Designs with a Competitive Edge" Rivalry Wear features a unique e-commerce model that combines crowd-sourcing discounts, intercity competition and social media integration to help fans represent their city and sports culture. After establishing my own successful business with Philly Phaithful, I partnered with friend and fellow Cornell University alum Jorge Lee to create Rivalry Wear, a company offering original apparel that embodies the competitive nature of athletic rivalries. Rivalry Wear features designs from over 20 cities with fans given the opportunity to submit their own designs and support their hometown. Unlike many other online clothing retailers, Rivalry Wear offers each design for a limited amount of time, known on the site as the “Deal”. Each item featured in a “Deal” starts at a fixed price, but drops in price as more customers agree to purchase the item. At the end of each “Deal”, all purchasers will receive that item at the final, lowest price. In addition to controlling the final purchase price of the item through social media sharing and online promotion, customers also earn points for their city with each purchase. Real-time standings allow fans to see where their city stacks up against their bitter rivals and gives customers an opportunity to participate in a Rivalry-centric community. Show less



ESPN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

  Worked on the 11p and 1a SportsCenter, as well as studio shows such as Baseball Tonight, NBA Fastbreak and College Gameday. Was responsible for editing and creating video for these shows and my work was featured in--and responsible for the creation of--the SportsCenter Encore feature, which is a creative revisit of an important game or event.



Philadelphia Phillies

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• PR/Sales/Marketing Intern

  • May 2003 - Aug 2006

  Worked in a variety of positions, spending majority of time in sales department handling individual game ticket sales as well as customer relations and marketing. Also worked as part of the hosts/tour guides for Phillies Baseball Academy at the ballpark and as part of day of game stadium operations for luxury suites.