Meet the ROC Sports Team

Meet the talented team behind the Rochester NY Sports Commission, who works hard to ensure your future sporting event in Rochester will be a success.

How long have you been with Visit Rochester/Rochester Sports Commission: I have been with the Rochester NY Sports Commission (Formerly Monroe County Sports Commission) for 20 years.
What are you most looking forward to for the year ahead: I am always looking forward to getting to a few Rochester Red Wings games to enjoy the great weather and food offerings at Innovative Field.
What is your favorite place to take a first time visitor to Rochester: I enjoy taking a first time visitor to our great craft breweries in the area, not only are there so many great options but it also allows me to show off different neighborhoods and all the unique parts of our community.
Favorite Rochester Sports Memory: Being able to experience the Ryder Cup in 1995 with my father. It was right around the time I was just getting into golf and it was amazing to see an event on such a grand scale. Since then, it has been great that my career has allowed me to work closely with the PGA on two PGA Championships and two Senior PGA Championships.
Favorite festival or event: ROC Holiday Village has become a favorite for me. It is so fun to see everyone downtown enjoying the Holiday season in such a festive way.
How do you order a Garbage Plate: Two cheeseburgers, French fries, mac salad, meat sauce, onions, mustard, ketchup & tabasco.

How long have you been with Visit Rochester/Rochester Sports Commission: I have been with the Sports Commission for 9 years (Formerly Monroe County Sports Commission).
What are you most looking forward to for the year ahead: We have some really exciting events on the horizon for 2025 and I am looking forward to gearing up for those and taking in some of our state championships in the spring and fall.
What is your favorite place to take a first time visitor to Rochester: I love bringing visitors to the rooftop of the Genesee Brew House. Being able to showcase a 96ft waterfall in the heart of our downtown is incredible.
Favorite Rochester Sports Memory: Having my son experience the 'best day of his entire life' at the 2023 PGA Championship last year and rolling right into the NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships- it was the most packed 2 weeks but so amazing to see our community vibrant over big time sporting events.
Favorite festival or event: The Lilac Festival is a spectacle every year. The beauty of Highland Park in bloom is a great reminder of why we are the Flower City.
How do you order a Garbage Plate: Mac salad, French fries, chicken fingers, meat sauce, onions & ketchup.