2025 CFP National Championship
The Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) was designed specifically to promote Atlanta as a top choice for national and global sporting events. We are dedicated to supporting the region in securing these opportunities.
Thousands of Atlantans have devoted time and energy, contributing to the success of major events through the years. Our ASC Volunteer team helps our whole region to achieve our goal of becoming a top city for sporting events. Stay tuned for more information on volunteering for the next big event.
Each year, we recognize our regions athletes, coaches and community leaders in a one-hour special broadcast in partnership with 11Alive .
Andy Arlotta
Co-Owner & President
Georgia Swarm
Sheri Barros
Vice President, Global Sports Alliances
American Cancer Society
J Batt
Director of Athletics
Georgia Tech
Kimberly Beaudin
Chief Executive Officer
College Football Hall of Fame
Joe Bocherer
Chief Commercial Officer
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Paul Buff
Director of Sales and Marketing
Marriott Hotels
Brian Bullock
Chief Operating Officer, Restaurants
Legacy Ventures
Rick Caffey
Sr. VP and Market Manager
Audacy Inc. (92.9 The Game)
Mark Castriota
General Manager
Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel
Andrea Christensen
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Comcast
Heather Dade-Themelis
Manager – Sports Marketing
The Home Depot
Norma Dean
Director – National Specialty Sales
Delta Air Lines
David Dickey
President
Dickey Broadcasting Company
Jeff Dunn
Executive Vice President – Sports & Entertainment Group Head
Truist Bank
Trey Feazell
Executive Vice President, Arena Programming
State Farm Arena
Susan Fulginiti
Director, Marketing & Communications
Georgia-Pacific
John Grant
Executive Director
Celebration Bowl
Bryan Harris
Sports & Crisis Practice Lead
25 Hits
Todd Harris
President / CEO
Skillshot Media
Chairman: Atlanta Esports Alliance (a division of the Atlanta Sports Council)
Monique Harrison
Department Head of Brand Experience Marketing
Mercedes-Benz USA
Keith Hester
National Sports & Entertainment Partnerships, Marketing
Chick-fil-A, Inc
Brandon Howell
Vice President/General Sales Manager
Bally’s Sports South
Rick Humphrey
President
Road Atlanta
Brandon Hutchison
EVP & General Manager
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Jack Jessen
Region President – Northeast
Clear Channel Outdoor
Rich Kenah
Executive Director
Atlanta Track Club
Justin King
Partner
King & Spalding, LLP
Trey Kilpatrick
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
Southern Company
Brad Koeneman
General Manager
Hilton Atlanta
Randy Koporc
President & CEO
Fifth Third Bank, Georgia
Dan Krause
Senior Vice President
State Farm Insurance
Garth Lagerwey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Atlanta United FC
Charlene Lopez
Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sophie Merven
VP, Brand PR & Events
Inspire Brands
Derrick Morrow
Area Vice President and General Manager
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Ben Norton
Vice President / Division Manager
Brasfield & Gorrie
Mark O’Brien
President & CEO
LakePoint Sports
Hiroshi Okuda
Senior Director, Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships
Georgia Aquarium
Milton Overton
Director of Athletics
Kennesaw State University
Morgan Shaw Parker
President and CEO
Atlanta Dream
William Pate
President and CEO
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Conner Poe
Regional Vice President
Norfolk Southern Corp.
Michelle Rainey
Director, Director, Porsche Experience
Porsche Cars North America
Ramon Reyes
General Manager
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center
Rob Ross
Vice President
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Andrew Saltzman
Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
Atlanta Hawks
Derek Schiller
President and CEO
Atlanta Braves
Eric Schroeder
Managing Partner, Atlanta
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, LLP
Amber Steele
Senior Director, Global Sponsorships
Coca-Cola
Alex Urban
Executive Director
TOUR Championship
Betsy Wilson
VP, Digital Marketing & Brand Management
UPS
Tim Zulawski
Chief Revenue Officer
AMB Sports & Entertainment