Brian Saal

Brian Saal has over twelve years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Brian began their career in 2008 as a Reporter, Producer, and Sports Update Anchor for WQAM, followed by a role as an Account Executive at Arena Advertising and Sports Marketing. In 2009, they became the Director of Operations for the Edenton Steamers. In 2013, they were hired as a Client Services Coordinator for Corporate Partnerships at the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium, and was promoted to Account Manager, Corporate Partnership & Activation the following year. In 2015, they were hired as the Manager of Partnership Development for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, where they were primarily responsible for generating new business revenue. In 2018, they became the Director of Partnership Strategy for the Miami Marlins. In 2020, they were hired as the Senior Director of Business Development & Strategy for Integrity 9, and then was promoted to VP, Partnerships at MyXR Inc. in 2021. Brian is currently the President of Ophir Consulting.

Brian Saal completed their secondary education at St Thomas Aquinas High School from 1999 to 2003. Brian then attended the University of South Carolina from 2003 to 2007, where they earned a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on Broadcast, Print, Marketing, and Political Science.