Meet Our Team

Our Team

The dedicated staff at the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority play a vital role in overseeing our region’s world-class sports venues as well as executing world-class sporting events in our region.

Beyond venue oversight, our team actively works to attract sporting events to Houston and Harris County, promoting the region as a global destination for sports-related activities.

Leadership Team

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Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Walsh

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Chief Operating Officer

Holly Kesterson

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Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Alva Treviño

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Chief Development Officer

Sydney Jones

Meet Our Team

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Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist

Kathy Jones

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Director of Community Engagement

Maria Duran

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Accounting Manager

Amanda Atteberry

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Volunteer & Intern Manager

Toke Awofala

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Executive Assistant to CEO

Veronica Carvajal

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Senior Director, Events

John Coppins

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Content Coordinator

Rachel Fisch

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Executive Assistant, Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee

Monica Hamilton

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Social Media & Web Services Manager

Morgan Keim-Wolfe

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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Amber Malague

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Director, Event Operations

Blake Maniscalco

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Athlete Affairs & Accommodations Manager

Chloe Marillier

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Director, Event Services

James Megna

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Director, Event Operations

Bernard Mendoza

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Director, Creative & Special Projects

Grayson Moore

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Staff Accountant

Tim Njue

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Director of Finance & Treasury

Phil Ochoa

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Event Coordinator

Vicente Ramirez

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Senior Director, Partnerships

Kim Scates

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Director of Special Events

Sara Sitsch

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Controller

Tom Waggoner

Interns