Mitch Ried

Mitch Ried has a diverse range of work experience in the sports and education industries. Mitch is currently the Global Director of Business Development at ASU+GSV Summit, a leading education innovation summit. Prior to that, they served as the President of MDR Sports Consulting, where they helped professional teams and organizations achieve high-performing sales and marketing results. Mitch also held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at both Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, two successful soccer clubs. Mitch has also worked as the Atlanta Vice President for the Alliance of American Football. In addition, Mitch has extensive experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks, where they held various roles in franchise operations, business development, and sales. Overall, Mitch's experience showcases their expertise in business development, sales, and marketing within the sports industry.

Mitch Ried earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Marketing and Athletic Administration from Ball State University, where they studied from 1999 to 2004. In 2015, they participated in Disney Institute ELEVATE to enhance their understanding of Guest Experience Alignment. Additionally, Mitch attended the ASU+GSV Summit in 2023.