Sports Marketing with a Purpose

Integrity 9 helps organizations establish a well-designed partnership strategy based on research, analytics, and extensive experience.  We deliver expertise in business development, property selection, asset recommendation, strategic budgeting and contract negotiation.
Our partners span from startups to the Major League Baseball Players Association.  We believe all partnerships are unique and we have a customized approach based on clients objectives.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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BEN TSCHUDY

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. 

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BRAD BROWN

Brad brings nearly thirty years of sports marketing experience to Integrity 9. Brad is the VP of Business Operations & Youth Sports and oversees our international consulting business.

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CARLY STEPHENS

Carly serves as Director of Marketing and Consulting at Integrity 9. She has extensive knowledge and experience in helping brands grow their business through sports, and possesses a true passion for client service. Carly comes to Integrity 9 from Genesco Sports Enterprises, where she managed sports partnerships and strategy for Frito-Lay.

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DRAKE MARKER

Drake serves as an Assistant of Special Projects at Integrity 9. He has previous experience in Major League Baseball working for the Kansas City Royals since 2018.

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DYLAN GLICKSTERN

Dylan serves as the Director of Business Development at Integrity 9. He has experience with several historic organizations including the Philadelphia 76ers and Madison Square Garden.  Most recently, Dylan worked at Excel Sports representing hundreds of athletes and celebrities for endorsement opportunities.

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GABE RENDON

Gabe is our VP 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. 

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JOE GRIPPO

Joe joined Integrity 9 in 2022 and brings 30+ years of sponsorship, licensing, marketing and non-profit experience at Topps, MLB, New York Islanders, MSG and The Memory Company. Creator of the MLB Authentication Program in 1999, he serves as our Sr. Director of Sponsorship Sales. 

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JUSTIN BUCK

Justin joined Integrity 9 in 2022 after fifteen years of driving revenue and partnership development for major professional sports organizations. Justin serves as VP, Head of Business Development and oversees new property sales and brand consulting relationships.  

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MALLORY HADAWAY

Mallory serves as an Account Manager, 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. 

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MEGAN "WINNIE" NGUYEN

After receiving her Masters in Sports Management from Georgetown University, Megan has honed her skills in brand activation and sports partnerships from her time interning at agencies like Octagon and Bespoke. She serves as an Account Manager at Integrity 9.

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WES ENGRAM

Wes began Integrity 9 in 2017 after sixteen years of experience in partnership development for professional sports, including senior roles with the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets.

ADVISORS

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ALEX GUE

Alex has built an incredible resume building a bridge between entertainment properties and corporate partners.  He has been advising Integrity 9 since 2018.

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CHRIS WUJCIK

Chris has unparalleled sponsorship experience, having managed the Anheuser Busch local sports portfolio for 15 years. His focus will be helping clients build sponsorship strategies, evaluate partnership opportunities, and negotiate the right deals.

 

Associates

ALEX GUE

As President at Click Partnerships in Alpharetta, Georgia, Alex's passion is building a bridge between entertainment properties and corporate partners.

JIM WOODRUM

Jim is a founder at Woodrum Consulting and consults with Integrity Nine on Anheuser-Busch & Grant's Farm.

Sports and Entertainment have the power to change lives. Brands have the opportunity to enhance these experiences and borrow that equity to drive their individual businesses. Integrity 9 connects properties and brands to maximize revenue and to
positively influence lives.