Sports Networker Team

Lewis Howes

CEO – Sports Networker & Sports Executives Association

Lewis Howes, a previous two sport collegiate All-American, is also the NCAA All-Division Record Holder for the most receiving yards in a single football game (418 yards, the current unofficial World Record). As an athlete, Lewis was featured on ESPN and in Sports Illustrated. He graduated from Principia College with his degree in Sports Management and has been involved with the sports industry since his retirement from professional football.

He founded the Sports Executives Association and SportsNetworker.com which helps him connect sports executives around the world both online and through events.

Lewis has successfully translated the mental and physical tools learned in sports to the business world. In addition to Sports Networker, Lewis is the co-author of the LinkedIn success book,LinkedWorking: Generating Success on the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website and most recently published LinkedIn Master Strategies.

He has also been a featured writer on popular sites such as Mashable, ProBlogger and Social Media Examiner. Lewis continues to teach others about the power of LinkedIn and social media. He has conducted trainings and webinars for more than 8,000 people worldwide.

Trevor Turnbull

COO – Sports Networker & Sports Executives Association

Trevor Turnbull is a Sports Digital Media Consultant who delivers the training, staffing and strategies required to help his clients monetize their online brand. As the COO of Sports Networker and the Sports Executives Association, he manages the largest sports industry network online helping current and aspiring sports business professionals take their sports career to the next level.

Trevor is also a contributing writer on Entrepreneur.com where he provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with informative content on the topics of management, leadership, teamwork, innovation, growth, marketing and sales using lessons that can be learned from the world of sports and applying them to “real world” business challenges.

As a speaker, Trevor has presented to a wide audience on the value of social media for both individuals and businesses. His diverse background and “non-techie” presentation style allows him to bridge the generational gap between the “traditional” and the “new media” opportunities in personal branding, networking, marketing, sales and sponsorship.

He is a lifelong sports fan that has competed at a high level of competitive sports including participation in the CIS University Cup as a member of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies hockey program. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan – College of Commerce program with a major in Marketing

Steve Richards

Editorial Producer & Partner Business Manager

As the Partner Business Manager at Sports Networker, Steve is responsible for recruiting and supporting partners that are closely aligned with the business goals of Sports Networker. In his role Steve is in contact with advertisers, college program heads, conference organizers and retailers to define which partnership option is best for them. This includes promoting with Sports Networker, becoming a part of our Referral Partner Program or being a part of our College & University Program.

Steve is also doing work as a Digital Media Consultant, Affiliate Manager and Sports Business Writer for Sports Networker.

Personally Steve is a diehard sports fan of any team Philadelphia and when he is not working he is more than likely playing golf. You can connect with Steve on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

Charlotte Males

Associate Editorial Producer

Charlotte is a highly motivated recent graduate of Brunel University, with a strong academic background, commercial experience, and excellent communication skills. Charlotte was previously a Marketer Intern at Sports Networker. She is also a Social Media Executive at We Play and owns her own blog, Males on Sports.

Charlotte is a firm believer that social media and sport have a lot to learn from each other and is excited to see where this partnership can lead.

A lover of all sports, she supports West Ham United FC and plays hockey. Has a degree in Sport Science, but far from being a scientist. She would love to see England win the World Cup in her lifetime. She’s still hopeful.

Connect with Charlotte on Linkedin, Twitter or send her an email.

Deloreen Pond

Support Marketing Intern

Deloreen is currently in college pursuing a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in both Marketing and Computer Information Systems and is expected to graduate in 2015.

With several years of administrative and sales experience, and social media consulting, she hopes to gain a position in sports marketing, either with an agency or with a professional sports team post- graduation.

Connect with Deloreen on Linkedin as well as Twitter.

Joe Davini

Online Marketing Intern

Joe is currently enrolled at the school at Concordia University Chicago pursuing a Bachelors degree in Sports and Recreation Management expected graduation in 2015. Outside of interning with Sports Networker, Joe also interns for SportsAnalyticsBlog.com and will be working for the San Diego Chargers as a Game Day Representative.

Born and raised in Sonoma County, Joe is a huge San Francisco Giants fan. It doesn’t end there though, his teams are all over the US. Lakers, Titans and of course his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels.

Joe is an avid sports fan, who breathes, sleeps, cries, runs, walks, reads, listens, smells, and anything else sports. Joe’s goal is to work for a Professional Sports Organization, or team.

Connect with Charlotte on Linkedin as well as Twitter

Joe Maloney

Video Marketing Intern

Joe is a Scarlet Knight, having graduated from Rutgers University in 2012 with majors in both Sport Management and Journalism. His previous experience includes work with CBS Sports Network and Madison Square Garden.

Joe believes there is no better way to tell a story than with video, and has dedicated many years to enhancing his ability to do so. There is no better opportunity to turn work into fun than combining sports and the expanding world of social media.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Joe has a deep passion for all sports, but none more than hockey. He represented his school as a member of the Rutgers hockey team, and continues to lace them up as often as possible.

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

Joshua Hoffert

Writer Intern

Josh is currently enrolled with Full Sail University and studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Marketing and Media. His expected graduation date is March of 2014. He has a deep passion for writing, watching, and participating in sports. Longboarding, golf, and Crossfit are a few examples of how he spends his free time. As far as talking sports, he enjoys a good, non biased argument.A few of his other interests include technology, pop culture, and gaming. He also thinks of himself as a coffee connoisseur and enjoys sampling various roasts.At this time, Josh is residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is aiming to become a sports writer with a unique style.
Connect with Josh on Twitter, LinkedIn, and by Email.