Adam Barbato, MBA/MSA, BSS

Adam Barbato, MBA/MSA, BSS has several years of experience in various roles within the sports industry. Adam most recently worked as the Assistant Director of Athletics- Development/Director of the Cardinal Varsity Club at Ball State University from October 2021 to February 2023. Before that, they were an Adjunct Professor at Liberty University from August 2020 to October 2021. Adam also served as the Director of Ticket Sales - Athletics at Liberty University from February 2020 to October 2021, where they were responsible for managing the ticket sales staff and overseeing ticket sales responsibilities for various sports. Prior to that, Adam worked as the Director of Ticket Sales at the Aberdeen IronBirds from January 2019 to February 2020, where they managed the day-to-day fulfillment and box office staff. Adam also had a role as the Manager, National Sales (Athletics) at the University of Notre Dame from July 2017 to January 2019, where they worked on a large expansion project for Notre Dame Stadium. Adam has also gained experience in business development roles, working as a Business Development Account Executive at AIT Worldwide Logistics from June 2016 to July 2017 and as a Territory Sales Manager and Senior Client Manager at Panther Premium Logistics from November 2011 to June 2016. Adam began their career in sports as a Business Development Specialist at the Canton Charge from August 2011 to November 2011. Adam's earlier experience includes working as a Corporate Marketing Manager at the Frisco RoughRiders from August 2009 to August 2011. Overall, Adam Barbato brings a strong background in sports management, ticket sales, business development, and marketing to their work in the sports industry.

Adam Barbato, MBA/MSA, BSS, began their education in 2000 at Perry High School, where they completed their high school studies from 2000 to 2004. In 2006, they enrolled at Ohio University College of Business and obtained a Bachelor of Sports Science degree in 2009. During their undergraduate studies, they also completed a minor in Business Administration and Management, General. Additionally, in 2009, Adam attended the Sport Sales Academy at Ohio University, earning a Sport Sales Certificate. Afterward, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Master's degree in Sport Administration from Ohio University College of Business. Currently, Adam is enrolled at Liberty University, where they are studying for a Doctor of Business degree with a focus on Strategic Leadership.