Event Description
Explore a diverse range of relevant topics led by influential Arizona leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insights each month, discovering the impact of the featured presenter on their area of expertise. Alongside compelling presentations and a delightful lunch, the event concludes with a 50/50 drawing, contributing to the chosen charity of the month.
Pricing:
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $35 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days
Event Details:
Location - Glendale Chamber of Commerce in the Pendergast Community Center
Check-In & Networking -11:00AM
Program Begins - 11:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 1:00PM
Event Topic: Sports in Arizona
Lunch: Street Taco Bar
Event Speaker(s):
Matt Slatus | Camelback Ranch Baseball
Matt Slatus assumed the role of President & General Manager of Camelback Spring Training LLC, the joint venture company owned by the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers that operates Camelback Ranch-Glendale, in August 2021. A native of Livingston, New Jersey, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from New York University and received a Master of Sport Administration degree from Ohio University. Slatus began his career in professional sports in 2003 as a minor league clubhouse manager with the Texas Rangers. Since, he has worked with Major League Baseball’s Office of the Commissioner, Mandalay Sports Entertainment and Madison Square Garden. He also served as Director of Ticket Sales for the Brooklyn Cyclones, where he led one of the top-selling ticket sales staffs in Minor League Baseball and as General Manager of Ripken Professional Baseball, overseeing Ripken Baseball’s professional sports properties. Prior to relocating to Arizona, Slatus was General Manager of The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Spring Training home to the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida. Slatus has served as an adjunct faculty member at both Towson University and Neumann University where he taught courses in revenue management and sports marketing. He resides in Phoenix with his wife Kerri, a professor of English at Arizona State University, and children Jonah and Remy.
Lucas de Jong | NASCAR
As an employee of NASCAR for almost 7 years, Lucas has been a part of Phoenix Raceway since he graduated from GCU with his degree in Sports Management. Now, he helps drive revenue for NASCAR’s West Region, through selling dynamic sponsorships and high-end hospitality experiences. When he’s not at the racetrack he loves spending time with his wife Brenna and son Davis.
Meagan Taylor | Arizona Ridge Riders
Meagan Taylor, is with the Professional Bull Riders and is the Marketing Director for the Arizona Ridge Riders. She is based out of Buckeye, Arizona. Meagan is responsible for developing a deep understanding of the market, establishing a loyal fan base for the Arizona Ridge Riders through community outreach, partnerships, and ancillary events. Her roots run deep in an industry that she is passionate about and has benefitted from everything it has to offer, personally, through her education, and now her profession. At the end of a hard day’s work, Meagan is happiest spending time with her family and husband in the roping pen with a good sunburn and a cold beer. She claims her best job title to date is, Mom, to her 18 month-old little girl, Ryan Rose Taylor.
For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.
All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.
Pricing:
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $35 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days
Event Details:
Location - Glendale Chamber of Commerce in the Pendergast Community Center
Check-In & Networking -11:00AM
Program Begins - 11:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 1:00PM
Event Topic: Sports in Arizona
Lunch: Street Taco Bar
Event Speaker(s):
Matt Slatus | Camelback Ranch Baseball
Matt Slatus assumed the role of President & General Manager of Camelback Spring Training LLC, the joint venture company owned by the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers that operates Camelback Ranch-Glendale, in August 2021. A native of Livingston, New Jersey, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from New York University and received a Master of Sport Administration degree from Ohio University. Slatus began his career in professional sports in 2003 as a minor league clubhouse manager with the Texas Rangers. Since, he has worked with Major League Baseball’s Office of the Commissioner, Mandalay Sports Entertainment and Madison Square Garden. He also served as Director of Ticket Sales for the Brooklyn Cyclones, where he led one of the top-selling ticket sales staffs in Minor League Baseball and as General Manager of Ripken Professional Baseball, overseeing Ripken Baseball’s professional sports properties. Prior to relocating to Arizona, Slatus was General Manager of The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Spring Training home to the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida. Slatus has served as an adjunct faculty member at both Towson University and Neumann University where he taught courses in revenue management and sports marketing. He resides in Phoenix with his wife Kerri, a professor of English at Arizona State University, and children Jonah and Remy.
Lucas de Jong | NASCAR
As an employee of NASCAR for almost 7 years, Lucas has been a part of Phoenix Raceway since he graduated from GCU with his degree in Sports Management. Now, he helps drive revenue for NASCAR’s West Region, through selling dynamic sponsorships and high-end hospitality experiences. When he’s not at the racetrack he loves spending time with his wife Brenna and son Davis.
Meagan Taylor | Arizona Ridge Riders
Meagan Taylor, is with the Professional Bull Riders and is the Marketing Director for the Arizona Ridge Riders. She is based out of Buckeye, Arizona. Meagan is responsible for developing a deep understanding of the market, establishing a loyal fan base for the Arizona Ridge Riders through community outreach, partnerships, and ancillary events. Her roots run deep in an industry that she is passionate about and has benefitted from everything it has to offer, personally, through her education, and now her profession. At the end of a hard day’s work, Meagan is happiest spending time with her family and husband in the roping pen with a good sunburn and a cold beer. She claims her best job title to date is, Mom, to her 18 month-old little girl, Ryan Rose Taylor.
For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.
All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.