| Team Members |
| The leading force behind
Leverage Agency is our seasoned team.
We are a powerful mix of experience and
ingenuity.
We each come from a different
marketing and business-related
backgrounds, providing us with an
unmatched variety of unique, yet
relevant experience. This high-powered
configuration of professionals ensures
that every ounce of potential for your
company’s marketing goals will be
explored from all perspectives. |
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| Ben Sturner |
| President & Founder |
| Ben leads our headquarters in New York City, focusing on corporate sponsorships for clients and new business development for Leverage Agency. |
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| Kevin McIntyre |
| Senior Vice President of Sales |
| With 16 years of sales expertise, Kevin's experience directs sales leads and handles relationships. |
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| Julian Barnes |
| Senior Vice President
Strategic Marketing & Business Development |
| Julian brings his skills as an an author, former professor and lecturer on a wide range of entrepreneurial topics, including developing and managing successful marketing strategies that increase company profits. |
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| Ceo Wimmer |
| EVP, Partnership Marketing |
| With 15 years experience in the sports business in sales management, Ceo Wimmer brings invaluable insight and experience to the Leverage team. Most recently Ceo served as VP of Sales for Team Services, a Learfield Sports company, specializing in venue naming rights, marketing research and sales consultation. In this role Ceo oversaw sales for Team Services' existing properties. |
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| Frank O'Brien |
| Managing Director, Leverage Creative Studios |
| Frank heads up the creative and interactive side of the agency which includes delivering executions that range from design for outdoor media to targeted microsites. |
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| Matt Lacks |
| National Marketing Manager |
| With a Masters in Sports Business from NYU, Matt manages our client services, acts as our account management representative, and leads our sales research and development. |
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| Stuart Goldstein |
| Chief Finance Officer |
| Mr. Goldstein has helped analyze and complete over $3 billion in merger and acquisition activity. He has worked with industry leading companies. |
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| Erika Lang |
| Director, National Media |
| Erika Lang brings 8 years of media buying and sales experience to Leverage. |
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| John O'Keefe |
| Director, Sponsorship and Media Sales |
| John O’Keefe brings 11 years of sports media experience to his role as Director, Sponsorship and Media Sales. |
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| Andrea Heininge |
| Marketing Coordinator |
| With her background in various fields, Andrea coordinates the day to day operations at Leverage. |
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| Randy Walker |
| Head of Marketing Communications Consultancy |
| Coming from 12 years at the USTA, and known as top sports publicity guru in the country, Randy handles our press conferences and PR events. |
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| Jim Rothschild |
| Chief Sales Strategist |
| Our Chief Sales Strategist formulated and executed a strategic plan that led to more than $500 million in sales at a NYSE entertainment company. With more than 20 years of sales experience, Jim provides sales expertise to the Leverage sales team. |
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| Sean Geary |
| Asia Pacific Marketing Specialist |
| Sean Geary is originally from Orlando, Florida and attended college at
Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in Government. He is the
current Leverage representative in Beijing. |
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