Deric Manrique

Deric Manrique is a seasoned professional in the sports industry with extensive experience in premium sales and service roles. Currently serving as Vice President of New Stadium Sales & Service at Chicago Fire FC since August 2025, Manrique has previously held significant positions including Vice President of Premium Sales & Experience at the New York Mets and Managing Director of Premium Partnerships at the New Jersey Devils, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Prudential Center. His background also includes leadership roles with the New York Islanders, where Manrique served as Vice President and Senior Director of Premium Sales, and a tenure at NASCAR as Director of Ticket Sales & Corporate Partnerships. As the Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Tempo Sports Intelligence, Manrique provided corporate partnership consulting to enhance brand growth in sports and entertainment. Educational qualifications include a Master of Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of Northern Iowa.