Nate Rakestraw

Nate Rakestraw is an experienced professional with a diverse background in sports trading, project management, and operations. Currently serving as a Trading Event Control Associate at Hard Rock Digital since July 2025, Nate previously worked as a Part-Time Live US Sports Trader at DraftKings Inc. from August 2023 to July 2025. Nate's expertise in project management was developed at Paycom, where roles included Development Project Manager II and Scrum Master from January 2021 to July 2025. Additional experience includes a leadership position as Regional Director and Director of Operations at Corvus Janitorial Systems until January 2024, and a claims adjusting role at Farmers Insurance from January 2017 to December 2022, focusing on complex liability. Nate also contributed to the sports community as a Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach at John Brown University and a Substitute Teacher at Siloam Springs School District in 2011. Nate holds a degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education Teaching, and Coaching from Biola University (2008-2011) and attended the University of Arkansas (2007-2008).