Dan Newhart

Dan Newhart has a diverse and extensive work experience in the sports industry. Dan most recently served as the Vice President of Ticketing at Fiesta Bowl, starting in April 2023.

Before that, they worked for several years at the Tampa Bay Rays, where they held various positions. Dan began as a Group Sales Account Executive in 2007 and steadily progressed to roles such as Season Ticket Sales Manager, Director of Group Sales, Director of Ticket Sales, and ultimately, Director of Ticket Sales and Service. In these roles, they managed sales teams, implemented sales strategies, and oversaw ticketing initiatives, including the development of a unique product called Rays Season Memberships.

Additionally, Dan Newhart worked as a Group Sales Event Manager at Sunburst Entertainment Group from 2009 to 2011, where they managed the Group Sales Staff for various sporting events.

Before that, they held positions at State College Spikes Baseball and Altoona Curve, both affiliated with professional baseball teams. In these roles, they focused on generating revenue through season ticket and group sales, as well as contributing to marketing efforts and ballpark operations.

Earlier in their career, Dan Newhart worked for the Philadelphia Phillies as a Sales Representative, handling season, club, and group sales. Dan also served in an internship role with the Phillies and gained experience in ballpark operations.

Dan started their professional journey with an internship at Penn State University's Intercollegiate Athletics department, where they gained exposure to various aspects of athletics administration. Dan also served as a Men's Basketball Student Manager during their time at Penn State.

Lastly, they worked briefly with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Basketball Operations department during their training camp at Penn State. Their responsibilities included assisting with practice setup, drills, and game management.

Overall, Dan Newhart's work experience showcases their expertise in ticketing, sales, customer service, and event management within the sports industry.

Dan Newhart's education history includes attending Penn State University, where they pursued a degree in Commercial Recreation/Sports Management and added minors in Business and Architecture. The specific start and end years are unavailable. Prior to that, Dan Newhart completed their high school education at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. As for additional certifications, they obtained a Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in July 2020.