Group Sales, Account Executive
jrecoon@gocheckers.com | (704) 444-1881
Recoon joined the Checkers in the summer of 2016 as a Personal Account Manager selling season tickets, mini plans and flex plans. He is currently responsible for generating revenue through group ticket packages, corporate outings and on-ice suites. Recoon is also responsible for building and fostering relationships with current and new business acounts as well as organizing several large group/theme nights throughout the season.
Prior to joining the Checkers, Recoon worked for Generation Z Marketing. He assisted in the coordination and activation of the Chevy Youth Baseball Program where he served as the on-field client representative at MLB/MiLB baseball stadiums in the Northeast. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Recoon graduated with a degree in Sport and Event Management from Elon University while earning minors in Business Administration and Professional Sales.
Profile
| Hometown | Buffalo, NY |
| College and major | Elon University - B.S. Sport and Event Management with minors in Business Administration and Professional Sales |
| Favorite sports team | Duke Basketball and Buffalo Bills |
| Random fact about yourself | I’m from Buffalo, but never played hockey growing up |
| Favorite dessert | Ice cream cake |
| Best thing about your job | The people I work with and having the ability to meet and build relationships with so many people |
| Hobbies | Traveling, hiking, grilling, DJing, and finding good music months before it gets popular |
| One place you’ve always wanted to visit | The Maldives |
| Last place you went on vacation | Spain |
| Ranch or blue cheese? | Blue cheese |
| Favorite pizza topping | Pepperoni |
| Pets | I have a black lab mix named Luna |
| Favorite Checkers memory | Spending time with my co-workers in the office and around Charlotte |
| Previous jobs | Account Coordinator for Generation Z Marketing and Intern for the MiLB Buffalo Bisons (AAA). |
