Meet the Staff

Stephen Ponder most recently served as Deputy Athletics Director at Ole Miss in 2016-17 and Senior Executive Associate Athletics Director from 2012-2016. While there, he led the ultra-successful Forward Together Campaign at Ole Miss that surpassed its $150 million goal by $20 million. He also was responsible for oversight and project management on a $100 million football facilities improvement project, a $95 million basketball facility as well as a baseball and a varsity sport facility.

Prior to Ole Miss, Ponder was Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations at Arizona State where he is credited with increasing athletics fundraising from $7.5 million when he joined the Sun Devils in 2006 to $25 million in 2012.

A 1989 graduate of NC State, Ponder worked for the Wolfpack from 1991-2006 rising to Associate Athletic Director and Associate Executive Director of the Wolfpack Club. Among his many accomplishments at NC State was securing $55 million for the expansion of the football stadium and $65 million to build a new basketball arena. Most recently, Ponder was with Balch Sports where he worked with high-level collegiate coaches and served as a consultant to intercollegiate athletic programs.

Stephen and his wife, Sloane, have two sons – Stetson and Stratton.

Derril Beech started her career with Seminole Boosters in 2005 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Annual Giving and Marketing.

Additionally, she provides oversight to the Coaches Clubs, Seminole Student Boosters and member engagement. Over the past decade, she has worked primarily on the Annual Fund, helping to generate over $170 million in gifts.

Derril received two degrees from Florida State, and, as a student, was a founding member of the Student Booster organization that is now the largest student organization on campus. Derril and her husband Taylor have four children, are involved with their church and youth sports, and enjoy outdoor sports and visiting the coast.

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J.P. has been with the Seminole Boosters since January 2014. He is a 2009 graduate of Florida State University, with degrees in Accounting and Political Science. He began his career as an auditor with Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. Since joining the Boosters, he has helped the Business Operations Department make significant strides in monthly reporting and was heavily involved in the acquisition of debt for the Dunlap Champions Club and Stadium Renovation project in 2015, and all of the debt financing for each phase of CollegeTown.

J.P. is married to Courtney, and they have two sons. They all enjoy attending FSU sporting events, traveling, and spending time with family.

Three words that describe Kari are dedicated, honest and loyal. Kari Terezakis moved to Tallahassee from Fort Pierce, Florida, in 2003 to attend Florida State. Soon after graduating, she began her career with Seminole Boosters and developed a passion for being in the “people” business. Over the course of 10 years, she has gained invaluable experience by working in various areas of the organization from customer service to special events and now donor relations.

Helping to create positive experiences for Florida State supporters through personal connections and outreach is what she enjoys the most. Recently, Kari has worked to develop a comprehensive stewardship program for donors of all levels with a primary focus on major and principal-gift level individuals and families, as well as implemented an endowment reporting process. Outside of the office, she likes to spend her time staying physically active, traveling and spending time with her friends.

Chris Wilson joined Seminole Boosters in 2018 as Director of Development for the Greater Atlanta area and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Development, overseeing the Fundraising and Relationships team responsible for generating revenue and cultivating relationships.

Prior to joining Seminole Boosters, Chris held several roles with Florida State Athletics, starting as a graduate assistant in 2009 and eventually advancing to Director of Customer Service and Retention in 2015.

A native of Lexington, SC, Chris earned his Master’s degree in Sport Administration from Florida State University in 2011. Chris, his wife, Krizia, and their daughter, Baylor, live in the Atlanta area.

A veteran athletics administrator with broad leadership and operational experience, Ben Zierden has served in numerous roles throughout his 25-year career at Florida State University. In his current role as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Capital Projects, he provides executive leadership for all Capital Projects, Facility Management, Event Operations, Athletic Grounds/Turf Management. He also serves as sport administrator for the women’s soccer and men’s & women’s swimming and diving programs in addition to serving on executive and senior leadership teams for both FSU Athletics and Seminole Boosters, Inc.

Zierden oversees all aspects of Capital Projects from strategic planning, design, and project management through construction, closeout and operational implementation. He has overseen $15 million in completed projects and is currently leading over $400 million in projects under construction including the renovation of Doak Campbell Football Stadium and construction of the Dunlap Football Center. He enables collaboration between FSU Athletics and Seminole Boosters on project funding while providing leadership throughout project management as a liaison with campus partners, design professionals, contractors, owner’s representatives and consultants.

Prior to his current role with FSU Athletics, Zierden served nine years with Seminole Boosters, Inc., first as Vice President for Annual Giving and then as Senior Vice President for Operations. During this time with Seminole Boosters, he was involved in annual fund marketing, database management, facility operations, game day operations including premium seating management, parking and traffic operations, food & beverage operations for stadium concessions and premium hospitality.

Zierden began his career in college athletics as a graduate assistant in the FSU Athletics Ticket Office in 1999 and during his 14 years with the ticket office advanced to Assistant Athletics Director for Ticket Sales and Operations before his move to Seminole Boosters in 2014.

A two-time graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in sport management (1998) and a master’s degree in sport administration (2001), Zierden and his wife Kim have two daughters, Addison and Emory.

Stephen Ponder most recently served as Deputy Athletics Director at Ole Miss in 2016-17 and Senior Executive Associate Athletics Director from 2012-2016. While there, he led the ultra-successful Forward Together Campaign at Ole Miss that surpassed its $150 million goal by $20 million. He also was responsible for oversight and project management on a $100 million football facilities improvement project, a $95 million basketball facility as well as a baseball and a varsity sport facility.

Prior to Ole Miss, Ponder was Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations at Arizona State where he is credited with increasing athletics fundraising from $7.5 million when he joined the Sun Devils in 2006 to $25 million in 2012.

A 1989 graduate of NC State, Ponder worked for the Wolfpack from 1991-2006 rising to Associate Athletic Director and Associate Executive Director of the Wolfpack Club. Among his many accomplishments at NC State was securing $55 million for the expansion of the football stadium and $65 million to build a new basketball arena. Most recently, Ponder was with Balch Sports where he worked with high-level collegiate coaches and served as a consultant to intercollegiate athletic programs.

Stephen and his wife, Sloane, have two sons – Stetson and Stratton.

Mark Cameron joined Seminole Boosters in July of 2011, first as an Account Executive focusing on signing up new donors and ticket buyers. He would go on to serve in roles as Manager and Director of Ticket Sales before overseeing the Transformation of Doak sales process starting in 2023. As VP of Stadium Development & Sales Strategy, Mark is focused on helping donors and fans craft their game day experience in the newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and began his career in sports with the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to joining Seminole Boosters. His wife Rachel graduated with her Master’s degree in Art Education from Florida State University and is currently a Graphic Designer for the College of Fine Arts.

Mark and Rachel enjoy traveling, exploring Tallahassee, and spending time with their son Carter.

Andrew has been with Seminole Boosters since 2016. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with his bachelor’s in 2016. He began his career in sports with the Atlanta Falcons, interning and working full-time for 2 years before moving to Tallahassee. Then, came here and worked in several roles as a new sales account executive. Currently, he is the Senior Account Executive for Premium Membership and has been focusing on our new premium areas for the stadium renovation.

Andrew is married to his lovely wife Tessa, who is an FSU grad. Outside of work, Tessa and Andrew love to kayak, love going to Braves and Falcons games, and enjoy spending time with their 2 dogs Scarlett and Remi.

Josh has been with the Seminole Boosters since August of 2022. He’s a Tallahassee native and a 2020 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and minors in Business Analytics and Sports Sales. Since the Fall of 2022, he has been an Account Executive on the Fundraising and Relationships team.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys his downtime, spending time with family and friends, and attending sporting events.

John is a graduate of Florida State University, earning both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Sport Management. In 2022, John started out as a Coaches Clubs Intern with Seminole Boosters before he was hired on full-time in 2023 as the Annual Giving Stewardship Coordinator. He is currently an Account Executive with the Fundraising and Relationship team where he works with donors and season ticket holders to assist in their support of Florida State Athletics.

Outside of work, John enjoys playing golf, going to the gym, and spending time with his wife, Kailey, and their dog, Dax.

Stephen earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University in 2020. He joined Seminole Boosters in January 2023 after previously working as a Sales Representative for the Atlanta Hawks. Stephen began his tenure with Seminole Boosters as a New Business Account Executive and now serves as a Membership Account Executive.

Kaylee graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Sports Management. After graduating, she worked with the Philadelphia Flyers before returning to her alma mater in January 2023 to work for the Seminole Boosters.

Outside of work, Kaylee enjoys playing golf, being outdoors, and spending time with her two cats, Cleo and Theo.

Paul has been with Seminole Boosters since September of 2022. Prior to joining the Fundraising and Relationships team, he served as a full-time Operations Intern for Seminole Boosters for 18 months.

Paul is a three-time graduate of Florida State University, graduating with his MBA in December of 2023, a Master’s Degree in Sport Management in 2021, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management in 2019. As a student, he worked for the Florida State Track and Field program as a Student Manager under Jumps coaches Dennis Nobles and Keith Herston for two years, and then as a Volunteer Coach for three years.

Paul is a native of St. Augustine, FL, and is a third-generation Florida State graduate.

Drew is an Account Executive with Seminole Boosters, where he supports fundraising initiatives, donor relations, ticket sales, and premium seating experiences. He has been with Seminole Boosters since August 2023.
Prior to his role at Florida State, Drew held positions with Utah State Athletics and served in several leadership roles on campus.

A former NCAA football student-athlete at Utah Tech University, he later transferred to Utah State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management in Spring 2023 and graduated as a Presidential Scholar. He went on to complete his master’s degree in Sport Management from Florida State University in Spring 2025.

Outside of work, Drew and his wife, Sophie, enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and attending sporting events.

Hunter is a graduate of Florida State University, earning both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Sport Management. In the spring of 2022, Hunter started out as a Coaches Club Intern, and was hired on full-time in November of 2022 within the Member Services department. In July of 2024, Hunter was promoted to an Account Executive role within the Membership Team.

In his free time, Hunter enjoys hanging out with friends and family, watching sports and movies, and spending time with his cats, Kobe and Maddie.

James has been employed with Seminole Boosters since 2010 and a booster and season ticket holder since 1990.

He is married to Connie Warren and has 2 adult children and grandchildren

Tommaso Martone has been with the Seminole Boosters since August 2022, serving as both an intern and a full-time staff member. He is a proud two-time graduate of Florida State, most recently obtaining a Sport Management M.S. Degree in May 2024. Upon graduation, Tommaso accepted a full-time role as the Stadium Renovation Sales Coordinator, a “jack of all trades” role with the Fundraising and Relationships team. Tommaso is focused on assisting all aspects of the Doak Campbell Stadium Renovation sales process, both internally and externally.

Outside of work, Tommaso enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, playing video games, watching baseball and movies, and shooting pool.

Kayla joined the Seminole Boosters team in January 2022 and currently serves as the Director of Member Services. A proud two-time graduate of Troy University, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2020, followed by a master’s in Strategic Communications in 2021.

Following graduation, Kayla moved back to her hometown of Tallahassee to be closer to family and continue growing her career in collegiate athletics.

Paris joined the Seminole Boosters team in 2023 as a Member Services Account Representative after working for the FSU Athletics Ticket Office for 3 years. She graduated from Florida State University in 2022 with a Master’s in Sport Management and a Minor in Hospitality Management.

Paris is a dedicated beach bum who loves biking, fishing, and paddle boarding in her free time.

Connor is a two-time graduate of Florida State University, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management. He joined Seminole Boosters in September of 2023 with the Member Services team.

Connor lives with his girlfriend, Sierra, and enjoys working out, playing golf and pickleball, watching baseball, and spending time outdoors.

Phillip is a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management. He began his career with FSU while working as an intern for the FSU ticket office before starting with the Seminole Boosters directly after graduation in the summer of 2024.

Outside of work, Phillip enjoys spending time with family, watching sports, and spending time with his cat Renegade.

Chris Wilson joined Seminole Boosters in 2018 as Director of Development for the Greater Atlanta area and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Development, overseeing the Fundraising and Relationships team responsible for generating revenue and cultivating relationships.

Prior to joining Seminole Boosters, Chris held several roles with Florida State Athletics, starting as a graduate assistant in 2009 and eventually advancing to Director of Customer Service and Retention in 2015. A native of Lexington, SC, Chris earned his Master’s degree in Sport Administration from Florida State University in 2011.

Chris, his wife, Krizia, and their daughter, Baylor, live in the Atlanta area.

Colson has been with the Seminole Boosters since 2015. He graduated in 2003 as a football varsity letterman with degrees in Finance & Real Estate before receiving his Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2005. Colson and his wife, Katie, have four children all under the age of nine.

George has been with Seminole Boosters for 13 years. He graduated from FSU in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management and obtained his MBA from St. Leo University in August 2014.

George began as an Inside Sales Representative and has received several promotions throughout his tenure with Seminole Boosters. He is currently the Director of Revenue Operations and works with the entire Fundraising and Relationship team on revenue reporting and tracking.

Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his wife, three dogs, and cat and going to the gym.,

Cristian Gonzalez Mendez is a proud two-time graduate of Florida State University, where he earned a B.S. in Communications and Public Relations (2015) and an M.S. in Marketing (2017).

As a former student-athlete at FSU, Cristian understands the power of dedication, teamwork, and community—values that now drive his work as Director of Development in Tallahassee. He’s passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and giving back to the university that shaped his journey.

Outside of work, Cristian is a husband to Summer Gonzalez-Mendez and a proud father to two daughters.

Kacie Ray is a dedicated athletics professional with a strong foundation in both sports and business. A former student-athlete, she earned her undergraduate degree from Eckerd College in 2018. Following graduation, Kacie began her career in healthcare, serving as a Sales and Marketing Director, where she honed her skills in communication, relationship-building, and strategic outreach.

Driven by a passion for athletics and higher education, Kacie returned to academia to pursue her Master’s degree in Sport Management at Florida State University. While at FSU, she joined the Seminole Boosters team as an Account Executive and transitioned into a new role, where she now serves as Director of Development, where she focuses on building meaningful connections with donors and advancing the mission of Florida State Athletics.

Kacie lives in Tallahassee with her husband Travis, their son Tyson, and their two dogs, Roscoe and Riley.

Ronnie Heard serves as a Development Officer for Seminole Boosters, where he plays a vital role in donor engagement and fundraising initiatives that directly support the mission and long-term success of Florida State University Athletics. He joined Seminole Boosters in August 2022 and brings with him a wealth of experience in building strong relationships and fostering meaningful donor connections.

A proud native of Houston, Texas, Ronnie has a lifelong passion for athletics and a deep commitment to service. As a former student-athlete and alumnus of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Ronnie is married to LaToya Heard, and together they are proud parents of three children: Kaitlyn, Parker, and Reid. Through his work with Seminole Boosters, Ronnie remains committed to connecting donors with opportunities that leave a lasting legacy on FSU Athletics and the student-athletes it serves.

Justin is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management. He began working with Seminole Boosters in 2015 as an account representative in New Sales and then Premium sales in 2018. He is currently the Director of Development for the Panhandle of Florida.

Kyle joined Seminole Boosters in June 2019 and serves as the Development Officer for the Jacksonville market, overseeing Annual Fund efforts, Major Gifts (Bowden Society), and Coaches Clubs. An FSU graduate (Class of 2013), Kyle was a student equipment manager for the football team from Coach Bowden’s final season through the 2013 National Championship. He earned dual graduate degrees from Ohio University in Sports Administration and Business Administration.

Prior to returning to Florida State, Kyle held roles with UCLA Football, IMG Academy, Maryland Athletics, and the Alliance of American Football’s Orlando Apollos. He enjoys working out, playing pickleball and golf, and cheering on the Noles. Kyle lives in Jacksonville with his wife Caroline, their daughter Collins, and their Goldendoodle, Kruz. They are expecting a baby boy in July 2025.

Ricky is a proud third-generation Tampanian who joined Seminole Boosters, Inc. in July 2023. Before bringing his passion and energy to SBI, Ricky spent seven memorable seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s a double graduate of Florida State University, earning degrees in both Business Management and Marketing.

An avid golfer with a 10.2 handicap, Ricky brings the same drive to the course that he did to his remarkable recovery from a torn Achilles tendon—an experience that led him to graduate at the top of his physical therapy class.

Ricky and his wife, Haley, currently reside on Davis Island in Tampa, Florida.

Zach joined Seminole Boosters in August 2024 and is the Director of Development for the Central Florida market. He oversees efforts for the Annual Fund, Bowden Society, and Coaches Clubs.

He spent the previous five and a half years at Texas State University, where he was the Assistant AD of Development. He oversaw development, recruiting, team and staff operations, as well as the Annual Fund and all Premium Hospitality. Prior to Texas State, Zach worked for Temple University and the Washington Commanders, running large-scale event operations.

Zach and his wife, Alex, live in Orlando with their two dogs, Dixon and Simba. The couple recently welcomed their first child, Arlo James Rittle, on March 25th, 2025.

Javi Garcia-Tunon lives in Miami serving the FSU community as the Director of Development for South Florida and the Northeast United States. Javi has been with Seminole Boosters since 2012 after 3 years in the Athletics Ticket Office. Javi earned his Bachelors degree from FSU’s College of Business in 2007 and a Masters in Business Administration in 2009.

Javi was a member of the FSU Track & Field team from 2004-2009 that won three NCAA National Championships and multiple ACC Championships. As an individual, Javi was the 2009 ACC Champion and an NCAA All-American in the 400m Hurdles. He was also the 2009 ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year and an Academic All-American and a Golden Torch award winner all four years.

Javi met his wife Abbie at FSU. Abbie was a member of the FSU Swim team from 2004-2008 and worked for FSU Athletics and Seminole Boosters before going on to open her own embroidery business in Miami. Javi and Abbie have three future Seminoles: Javi Jr, Lucy and Luke.

Bo has served as the Director of Development for the Seminole Boosters since August of 2022. He held previous positions with Wake Forest Athletics & the University of Louisville. Bo has a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University & master’s from Louisville. He resides in Atlanta for the Boosters.

Paul has spent over 45 years in sales, marketing, and management within the sports industry. His former positions include General Manager for Seminole IMG Sports Marketing, Assistant Athletic Director at Florida State University, Chief Marketing Officer with NASCAR/International Speedway Corporation, Executive Vice President with Major League Soccer, and General Manager of several NBA teams, including the Clippers and Nuggets.

Paul attended Cal Lutheran University and the University of Southern California. He currently serves as a Senior Development Advisor with FSU Seminole Boosters.

Paul lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Paige, and their Yorkie princess, Maggie.

J.P. has been with the Seminole Boosters since January 2014. He is a 2009 graduate of Florida State University, with degrees in Accounting and Political Science. He began his career as an auditor with Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. Since joining the Boosters, he has helped the Business Operations Department make significant strides in monthly reporting and was heavily involved in the acquisition of debt for the Dunlap Champions Club and Stadium Renovation project in 2015, and all of the debt financing for each phase of CollegeTown.

J.P. is married to Courtney, and they have two sons. They all enjoy attending FSU sporting events, traveling, and spending time with family.

Amy Hanstein has been with Seminole Boosters since August of 2010 and is currently the Director of Employee Relations. She began her career with the Boosters part-time, working in the accounting department. In her current role, she works with the Booster staff on all of their human resource needs while continuing to perform various accounting duties.

Amy is a native of Tallahassee and a 1990 graduate of Florida State University. She and her husband Alan, also a graduate of FSU, enjoy attending all FSU sporting events. They have two adult children who both attended FSU.

Nancy Westfall joined Seminole Boosters as a Gift Processing Specialist in October 2019. Nancy came to the Boosters with 24 years of experience in fundraising and gift processing at the University of Mount Olive where she received her B.S. in Business Management.

When she is not working, Nancy enjoys family, any outdoor activity/sport and going to FSU football games!

Colleen joined Seminole Boosters in February 2025 after earning her degree from Florida State in 2023. As an undergraduate, she interned with the FSU football team in the operations and player development department and made history as the program’s first female student equipment manager.

A proud Tallahassee native, Colleen’s love for Florida State runs deep. She currently serves on the gift processing team.

Dane joined the Seminole Booster Team in October of 2024 after 20 years with Florida State Athletics. In his current role, Dane leads Brand Management for Athletics and Seminole Boosters and the Trademark Licensing program for Florida State University.

Dane is a 2004 graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Minor in Economics.

In August of 2011, Dane married Staci, a Tallahassee native. They have two children, Easten and Paitynn.

Derril Beech started her career with Seminole Boosters in 2005 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Annual Giving and Marketing.

Additionally, she provides oversight to the Coaches Clubs, Seminole Student Boosters and member engagement. Over the past decade, she has worked primarily on the Annual Fund, helping to generate over $170 million in gifts.

Derril received two degrees from Florida State, and, as a student, was a founding member of the Student Booster organization that is now the largest student organization on campus. Derril and her husband Taylor have four children, are involved with their church and youth sports, and enjoy outdoor sports and visiting the coast.

Dani is a proud two-time graduate of Florida State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2018 and master’s degree in 2019, both in Sports Management.

As a former FSU cheerleader, her passion for Seminole Athletics runs deep and continues to inspire her work today. She joined Seminole Boosters in September 2021 as the Member Engagement Coordinator, and is now the Director of Marketing for the Annual Fund, leading strategy and communications to grow donor engagement and support for FSU student-athletes.

Outside of work, Dani enjoys reading, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Charli, and cat, Kevin.

Danielle graduated from the University of Alabama, where she started working in the Alabama Athletics Ticket Office. She went on to join the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh before returning to college athletics with Seminole Boosters in 2018 as part of the sales and service team. She now serves as the Director of Marketing for tickets, leading efforts to enhance fan engagement and drive ticket sales.

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her three rescue dogs, cat, and husband, George.

Katie joined Seminole Boosters in November 2024. A proud alumna of Florida State University, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Editing, Writing, and Media in 2020 and her master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of West Georgia in 2022.

In addition to her role with the Boosters, Katie serves as an assistant coach for the Florida State University Cheerleading team.

Outside of her professional commitments, Katie enjoys running and spending time outdoors.

Monica has been with the Seminole Boosters since March 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Graphic Arts. Her role involves handling the majority of the Boosters graphic design and branding.

She is a Tallahassee native and FSU alumnus, graduating in 2009 with a double Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Business.

Monica currently lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband, Caleb, and their dog, Chloe. In her spare time, she loves riding horses, traveling, and reading.

Three words that describe Kari are dedicated, honest and loyal. Kari Terezakis moved to Tallahassee from Fort Pierce, Florida, in 2003 to attend Florida State. Soon after graduating, she began her career with Seminole Boosters and developed a passion for being in the “people” business. Over the course of 10 years, she has gained invaluable experience by working in various areas of the organization from customer service to special events and now donor relations.

Helping to create positive experiences for Florida State supporters through personal connections and outreach is what she enjoys the most. Recently, Kari has worked to develop a comprehensive stewardship program for donors of all levels with a primary focus on major and principal-gift level individuals and families, as well as implemented an endowment reporting process. Outside of the office, she likes to spend her time staying physically active, traveling and spending time with her friends.

Bailey is a two-time graduate of Florida State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2020 and master’s degree in 2021, both in Sport Management. She joined Seminole Boosters in January of 2022 and now serves as the Director of Stewardship & Special Events.

Addison Andrews graduated from Florida State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She joined the Seminole Boosters in August 2023 and currently serves on the Stewardship and Events Team as the Bowden Society Coordinator.

Tiffany graduated from Florida State University in the summer of 2022 with her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She began her career in premium gameday hospitality at FSU in 2021 and now serves as the Director of Premium Hospitality for the Seminole Boosters.

Gianna Fiorenza joined Seminole Boosters in March of 2025 as a Premium Hospitality Coordinator. She graduated from Florida State University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health.

While studying at Florida State, she interned with several departments within athletics, including Facilities and Events as well as Marketing. She went on to join Villanova Athletics as a marketing assistant and then returned to the Sunshine State to join the UCF Sports Properties team as a partnership services specialist before returning to Tallahassee.

Outside of work, Gianna enjoys reading, painting and watching softball.

Jeffrey joined Seminole Boosters in March 2022 and serves as the Data Analytics & Insights Manager, where he leads efforts to harness data strategy across ticketing, premium seating, corporate hospitality, and annual athletic fundraising. With a strong background in statistical analysis and business intelligence, he creates data-driven insights and reporting tools to optimize revenue, enhance fan engagement, and support strategic decision-making.

Jeffrey holds a Master of Science in Statistics from Florida State University (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from BYU-Idaho (2014). Prior to his role at Seminole Boosters, he worked as a Senior Statistical Data Scientist/Analyst for the State of Florida Auditor General. He also teaches online statistics courses through BYU-Idaho and the University of London.

Jeffrey has been privileged to be married to his best friend of 13 years, Sharla, and they have four wonderful children. They all live by the family motto “Go, Team, Go!” and enjoy attending sporting events, concerts, traveling, and spending time with family.