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Calvin Isaac
Calvin Isaac is in his eighth season with Hertz Arena and the Florida Everblades and his second season as the Director of Sales for the Blades. Prior to joining the Everblades, he worked with multiple professional sporting organizations while pursuing his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania. His experience includes work with the Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL). Calvin graduated from Cal U in 2016 with Magna Cum Laude honors, earning a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management
Meagan Johnson
Meagan Johnson is entering her eighth season with Hertz Arena and the Florida Everblades. As the Corporate Partnerships and Game Experience Manager, Meagan is responsible for the fulfillment of all 180+ advertising agreements with our corporate partners. She also oversees in the game day experience from start to finish. Meagan graduated with a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of North Georgia and a bachelor's degree in Sport Management with a minor in Accounting from the University of West Georgia. She graduated Cum Laude with both degrees. Meagan played collegiate softball and was apart of the 2015 DII National Championship team while at the University of North Georgia. During her schooling, she gained experience with the Atlanta Braves and Octagon Sport Marketing, among other organizations.
Chandler Guest
Chandler Guest is in his fifth season with the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena. Guest joined the ‘Blades after graduating in May 2019 from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Sports. While completing his undergraduate studies, Guest gained experience in the sports industry through positions with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, and FGCU Athletics' Ticketing Department. He worked for the Jumbo Shrimp in their inaugural season in 2017 and then worked for FGCU's Athletic Box Office for a year and a half. A native of Jacksonville, Guest is a fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Atlanta Braves, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jake Pariseau
Logan Urbaniak
Katy Risvold
Katy is a proud native of the State of Hockey and grew up in Mound, Minnesota. She made the move to Fort Myers five years ago to complete her undergraduate studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. During her senior year at FGCU, she served as a Game Night intern for the Everblades. Witnessing the team's victory in the 2023 Kelly Cup fueled her passion for the organization. She is thrilled to return full-time in a dual role position. Her focus will be to ensure every game is an unforgettable night for our fans. Whether it's overseeing promotions, enhancing fan engagement, or contributing to the sales team, she is dedicated to elevating the Everblades experience. As a die hard Minnesota sports fan she roots for the Vikings, Twins, and Golden Gophers with her favorite team being the Minnesota Wild.
Kailee O'Brien
Originally from Columbus, Ohio. Went to Florida Institute of Technology for school and competed at Division 2 level for women’s lacrosse. O'Brien obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration while completing an extra year of eligibility for lacrosse. After graduating with her Master’s, she became a Marketing Intern and watched/captured the moments when the Everblades won the 2023 Kelly Cup championship. Witnessing the team’s win and the atmosphere of the people who work here fueled her motivation to get a full-time position within the front office. Kailee returned for an Account Executive position to focus on making sure everyone gets to the games and experiences the best part about sports which is the game environment. She is a fan of the Buckeyes, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Tyler Center
Sam Shapiro
Sam Shapiro is a Miami, Florida native and a proud graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University. He joined the as an Event and Marketing Intern for Hertz Arena in 2021 and has since become an integral part of the team's marketing and promotions efforts. As he continues to grow and develop in his role with the Everblades, Sam remains committed to delivering exceptional results and helping the team achieve its goals both on and off the ice.
Jake Maurice
Jake Maurice is on his second season with the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena. Prior to interning with the Everblades and arena, he spent three seasons broadcasting for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Freeze. During his time in Canada, he also worked as a producer at talk radio station CJOB and provided out-of-town scoreboard updates on the Winnipeg Jets radio broadcasts. He graduated from Red River College in 2020 with a diploma in Creative Communications, specializing in Public Relations. A native of Raleigh, NC, Maurice is a fan of the Florida Panthers, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Tigers.
Lilly Rivera
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Lilly is on her second season with the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena. She is currently a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) expected to graduate in May 2024 and is pursuing a bachelor of arts in communication with a concentration in public relations. Rivera plans to continue her education at FGCU and hopes to complete a master's in business administration. She joined as a Communication, PR, and Marketing Intern for Hertz Arena and the Florida Everblades in January of 2023. As she continues to grow and develop in her 'Marketing Coordinator' role, Lilly remains determined to deliver exceptional fan experience through marketing.
Collin Maguire
Collin is the AV & Creative Associate at Hertz Arena. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 with a major in Journalism/Mass Communications and a minor in African American Studies. At Iowa State he worked with the Iowa State Daily paper and Cyclone Athletics as a multimedia content creator and journalist. Following graduation, Collin worked as an assistant at Dotdash Meredith in the Des Moines photo studio. Collin joined the Everblades/Hertz team in November of 2023 and is a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and Iowa State Cyclones.