'Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations for the Sabres, as well as the team’s business intelligence department. He spent the past 12 seasons with the Timberwolves and Lynx, most recently serving as chief sales officer. Vernon led all initiatives related to ticketing, membership service, premium sales, fan experience, group events and concession partnerships. … [Read more...] about Jake Vernon joins Sabres as CCO after 12 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves
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Former Sabres boss Jason Botterill named Seattle Kraken's general manager
'His firing in Buffalo was an infamous moment in the history of the Sabres. A few weeks prior, Kim Pegula endorsed Botterill in an interview with The Associated Press. Behind the scenes, however, Kevyn Adams and the Pegulas were concocting a new plan for the Sabres' hockey operations. Botterill was fired after he refused to run the team in Terry Pegula's vision that the owner … [Read more...] about Former Sabres boss Jason Botterill named Seattle Kraken’s general manager
Despite battling injuries, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway made impact in limited work
'“Injury correlated with my surgery … just took a little bit longer than we all wanted,” the Canton native said Friday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Despite battling injuries, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway made impact in limited work
Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue
'Vernon joins a franchise that is lagging in NHL attendance, and last week extended its NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th straight season. Guelli has placed an emphasis on generating more revenue at a time the team is spending its own money on upgrading its home arena, KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue
Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships
'“I’ve been looking to add to our leadership structure on the business side of the organization and after a lengthy search, we have found the right fit for our organization in Jake,” Guelli stated in a news release. “Jake has extensive experience in the sports industry and has been thriving in an arena model for the last two decades. I’m excited to see what he can add to our … [Read more...] about Sabres add to business staff, hiring Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships
Sabres hire Jake Vernon as chief commercial officer
'“I’ve been looking to add to our leadership structure on the business side of the organization and after a lengthy search, we have found the right fit for our organization in Jake,” Guelli said. “Jake has extensive experience in the sports industry and has been thriving in an arena model for the last two decades. I’m excited to see what he can add to our organization as we … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jake Vernon as chief commercial officer