Built For The New Era of Sports

Tim Fitzpatrick brings more than three decades of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, with a track record spanning Division I programs, service academies, and national-level athletic organizations.  

A respected leader in collegiate athletics, Tim brings deep expertise in athletic administration, fundraising, and program development. He offers a seasoned perspective on building high-performing organizations and driving long-term success. 

He most recently served as Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer at Brown University, overseeing facilities, capital projects, external relations, and revenue generation. He was part of the Executive Leadership Team and supervised women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, and men’s hockey.  

His prior leadership includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Diamond Sports Foundation and as Director of Athletics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he led a comprehensive departmental rebrand, secured a major apparel partnership, and significantly elevated fundraising performance. 

Tim also served as Athletic Director at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Athletics, playing a key role in advancing the institution’s Division I profile. Earlier in his career, he held senior administrative positions at Indiana University Athletics, Army West Point Athletics, and University of Pittsburgh Athletics. 

J.P. Ricciardi brings more than four decades of experience in professional baseball, including over 25 years as a front-office executive. He currently serves as a baseball analyst for NESN and advises organizations on talent evaluation and team building.

His career includes five seasons as Senior Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations with the San Francisco Giants and nearly a decade as General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to that, J.P. spent 16 years with the Oakland Athletics, rising from area scout to Director of Player Personnel under legendary executives Sandy Alderson and Billy Beane.

A respected voice in the game, J.P. has contributed at the highest levels of international competition, serving on the selection committees for the U.S. Olympic and Pan American baseball teams. His career reflects a deep understanding of scouting, player development, and long-term organizational success.

A proven leader with 30+ years in intercollegiate athletics and fundraising, Mike Lynch has built championship programs and sustainable athletic organizations at the highest levels.

Currently Associate Vice President for Athletics and Athletics Advancement at Babson College, Mike oversees 23 varsity teams and leads athletics fundraising, where donor support has more than quintupled under his leadership. Since 2016, Babson has achieved historic success, including a national championship and consistent top-10% Division III performance nationwide.

A two-time Athletics Director of the Year, Mike previously served as Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics at Boston University, guiding $300M+ in facilities growth and 50+ conference championships, including a Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship. Founder of ML Consulting, adjunct faculty at Boston College, and a former collegiate All-American and professional baseball player, Mike brings unmatched perspective on building winning teams—on and off the field.

Tom Burnett is a nationally respected leader in Division I athletics with decades of experience spanning conference administration, NCAA governance, media strategy, and organizational leadership.

He served as Commissioner of the Southland Conference from 2003-2022, overseeing administrative, academic, and competitive operations while helping expand the conference’s national visibility through major television and media partnerships, including its first multi-million-dollar broadcast agreement in 2020.

Burnett also helped secure Frisco, Texas as the long-term host site for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game, with the Southland Conference serving as host from 2011–2025.

At the national level, he served on nine NCAA committees, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee (2017–2022), where he helped oversee March Madness and the Men’s Final Four. In 2021–22, he became the first FCS commissioner to serve as chair of the committee.

Earlier in his career, he held senior roles with the Sun Belt Conference and American South Conference, and worked at Louisiana Tech University. More recently, he founded Southwest Sports Partners, LLC and Lone Star NIL, LLC, and authored two books on NIL education for families of recruited student-athletes.

He was honored with the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame Legacy Award (2022) and inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (2024) as recipient of the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award.

Pat Hogan is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong foundation in sports management and communications. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Pat began his career with the Worcester Bravehearts, where he advanced to the role of Stadium Operations Manager, with hands-on experience utilizing analytics and tech to positively affect team operations and event execution.

He currently contributes to the New England Revolution as a Gameday Sales and Service Coordinator, where he supports fan engagement and game day experience initiatives. Pat is passionate about connecting emerging talent with meaningful opportunities and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture within sports organizations.

Pat has a proven track record in and around the game at both the collegiate and professional levels. His real-world experience puts him in a unique position to connect the right talent with the right organizations in a rapidly growing segment of sports and entertainment.