Adam McFarlin

Adam McFarlin has extensive work experience in various roles within the sports industry. Adam began their career in 2005 as an Apprentice Carpenter/Laborer at Bay West Construction, where they gained hands-on experience in all phases of construction. In 2010, they joined the Oakland Athletics as a Ticket Services/Advance Ticket Seller, where they facilitated ticket sales and assisted customers in person and over the phone.

In 2013, McFarlin joined the San Jose Earthquakes Soccer team and held multiple roles, starting as an Assistant and progressing to become the Director of Ticket Operations. In this position, they fostered partnerships with department leaders to execute ticketing strategies and managed financial reconciliation of ticket sales. Adam also ensured compliance with privacy laws related to GDPR and CCPA.

McFarlin then became the Director of Business Operations at San Jose Earthquakes, where they coordinated with department heads to devise financial plans and streamline operational workflows. Adam also managed a project to automate email campaigns using Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

In 2023, McFarlin joined Climatebase as a Climatebase Fellowship participant. Through this intensive program, they gained valuable insights into climate change science, policy, and sustainable practices.

Overall, Adam McFarlin has a strong background in sales, operations, and strategy with a focus on both ticketing and business operations in the sports industry.

Adam McFarlin attended California State University, Chico from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology. In addition, they briefly attended Uppsala University from 2008 to 2009, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Furthermore, Adam obtained a certification named "Cohort 3" from Climatebase in July 2023.