Integrity 9 helps organizations establish a well-designed partnership strategy based on research, analytics, and extensive experience. We deliver expertise in business development and talent representation through strategic budgeting and outreach and contract negotiation.
Our partners span from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We believe all partnership strategies are unique and we have a customized approach based on our client’s objectives.
The Integrity 9 Associate Program gives recent grads a pathway into the sports & entertainment industry. Associates gain hands-on experience, build industry connections, and develop skills in sponsorship sales, brand partnerships and talent marketing—all while learning from expert mentors.
Ben is an Account Director at Integrity 9 working on strategy and management of current and prospective partners. He has previous experience in college athletics most recently in partnership roles for Learfield IMG College.
Chris serves as the Vice President of Brand Consulting. He has unparalleled sponsorship experience, having managed the Anheuser Busch local sports portfolio for 15 years. His focus is in helping clients build sponsorship strategies, evaluate partnership opportunities, and negotiate the right deals.
David joined Integrity 9 as Chief Revenue Officer after over 18 years working in partnership sales and marketing in professional sports and the collegiate space. David was most recently with the University of Kansas as head of Jayhawk Community Partners after serving in leadership roles with the New York Mets, AEG, and Kansas City Royals.
Drake serves as an Account Manager of Sponsorship Sales at Integrity 9. He has previous experience in Major League Baseball working for the Kansas City Royals since 2018.
Emily serves as an Account Manager, assisting with multiple properties at Integrity 9. She has previous experience working in the athletic department at The College of William & Mary.
Gabe is our SVP of Consulting and brings extensive sports partnership experience to Integrity 9, most recently serving as the Director of Partnerships for the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks. Prior to the XFL, Gabe served in various partnership sales and management roles within Minor League Baseball both at the team level and league office.
Hannah serves as an Account Executive, Property Sales at Integrity 9. She brings a strong sales background with prior experience in the tech and financial services industries.
John serves as the Account Director, Sports Marketing at Integrity 9. He brings partnership solutions and activation experience from his previous roles with various sports & entertainment properties including the Brooklyn Nets & Barclays Center, Major League Baseball and the New York Mets.
Justin joined Integrity 9 in 2022 after 15 years of driving revenue and partnership development for major professional sports organizations. Justin serves as SVP, Head of Business Development and oversees new property sales and brand consulting relationships.
Karlina serves as Coordinator, Sports & Talent Marketing with Integrity 9. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she has previous experience working with the Texas A&M Marketing & Communications department.
Kennedy is an Account Director at Integrity 9 focused on partnership strategy, activation, and client management. She has previous experience in collegiate and experiential marketing, most recently leading campaigns and events for national brands across sports and entertainment.
Mallory serves as an Account Director, leading the day-to-day partnership activation for current clients. Mallory joins Integrity 9 with a strong background in corporate partnerships and sports marketing through previous experiences at Learfield-IMG and the Atlanta Braves.
Ryan joined Integrity 9 in 2023 as a Manager of Property Sales. Ryan’s previous experience in business development was gained throughout several roles within Minor League Baseball.
Wes began Integrity 9 in 2017 after 16 years of experience in partnership development for professional sports, including senior roles with the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets.
Dylan serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and has previous experience working in college athletics with the Gazelle Group and Kansas Athletics Development.
Janelle serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. Having previously worked with the WNBPA and Legacy Philanthropy, she holds a Master’s in Sports Law and Business from Arizona State and a BA in Communications with a focus in Media Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Jenna serves as an Associate with Integrity 9 supporting multiple accounts. A graduate of San Diego State University, she has previous experience working within the SDSU Athletic Department as well as with the San Diego Wave FC.
Mackenzie serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. A graduate of Stony Brook University, she has a strong background in industrial marketing as well as previous experience working with Elevation Church.
