Staff Members
Eric Sawyer
- President / CEO
- 509-742-9371
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Responsible for the overall management and operation of the sports commission while ensuring compliance with board policies, directives, and budget controls. Guides staff in fulfilling the Sports Commission’s mission.
Chris Frye, Ph.D.
- Vice President Sports Marketing / Research
- 509-742-9389
- Click here to email Chris
Manages the marketing, promotion, research, and sales activities in order to meet departmental goals to attract and develop sports events and activities that generate an economic impact for our region.
Marla Emde
- Vice President Event Services
- 509-363-6825
- Click here to email Marla
Directs the department with its event management, operational, and consulting role. Coordinates the management of Sports Commission owned events while also ensuring commitments to local organizing committees are fulfilled.
Juli Jones
- Event Services
- 509-363-2682
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Provides event coordination, management, and technical support to local organizing committees and the events owned by the Sports Commission.
Suzanne Boyce
- Corporate / Community Relations
- 509-742-9396
- Click here to email Suzanne
Manages all sponsorship activities of the Sports Commission which include solicitation, fulfillment, and overall sponsor relations. In addition, develops and coordinates public relation programs for the commission and its events.
Barb Anzivino
- Office Management / Communications
- 509-456-5812
- Click here to email Barb
Manages and administers the Sports Commission's office. In addition, coordinates the corporate communications.
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