Our Team

The Rochester NY Sports Commission is the sports development arm of Visit Rochester. The team’s expert knowledge and relationships with local facilities makes Rochester a top destination for sports planners when selecting a host city for championships, invitations, and competitions.  

Rochester NY Sports Commission Team

Rochester NY Sports Commission Advisory Council
 

Chairman – Steve Hausmann – Visit Rochester Board of Directors, Retired Media

Bob Scott – Bob Scott Productions

Brian McGahan – Director of Campus Operations, Nazareth College

Camaron Johnson – Executive Director RCSDC Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Chris Woodworth – General Manager, Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex

Dan Mason – General Manager, Rochester Red Wings

Deirdre Dieter – Regional Director of Sales, Visions Hotels

Gary Mervis – Founder, Camp Good Days

Jackie Nicholson – Executive Director of Athletics, RIT

Jamie Hammond – General Manager, Total Sports Experience

Jim Mort – Board Member, Rochester NY FC Youth

Kara Osipovitch – Special Events, City of Rochester

Kathy Hoyt – Executive Director, Section V Athletics

Katie Nicholas – Club Director, VolleyFX

Katie Patnode – Corporate Director of Sales, Indus Hospitality Group

Kristy Swanson – Marketing Director, Jeremiahs Tavern

Luke Mekker – Executive Director, University Arenas

Marci Callan – CEO, Fairport Swimming, USA Swimming Coaches Advisory Council

Patrick Irving – Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics, Gates-Chili

Rob Minter – VP of Business Operations, Blue Cross Arena

Robin Finnerty – Deputy Director, County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency

Sarah Jane Clifford – Owner, Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester

Tim Elie – General Manager, Doubletree Hotel Rochester