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Sports Media: Life after the Big Ten: Delany, Montag partner to offer college consulting

Sports Business Journal

Roc Nation partners with The Montag Group for speaking engagements

Sports Business Journal

Sarah Thomas to become first woman to officiate at Super Bowl

ESPN

Debut of “First Take, Her Take” Leads New Developments for ESPN Podcasts in 2021

ESPN Press Room

At NLCS and World Series, ‘Fox Sports 5G View’ Offers a Peek at the Future of the Mobile Viewing Experience

At NLCS and World Series, ‘Fox Sports 5G View’ Offers a Peek at the Future of the Mobile Viewing Experience

sportsvideo.org

CHICAGO WHITE SOX SPORTS ESPN signs White Sox TV voice Jason Benetti to a multiyear extension: ‘He’s as big a player on our staff as anybody’

CHICAGO WHITE SOX SPORTS ESPN signs White Sox TV voice Jason Benetti to a multiyear extension: ‘He’s as big a player on our staff as anybody’

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

The Cornettes Make ESPN Radio History As First Married Couple To Host Show

The Cornettes Make ESPN Radio History As First Married Couple To Host Show

ESPN Front Row

Montag Group uses guest Zoom calls to recharge remote staff

Montag Group uses guest Zoom calls to recharge remote staff

Sports Business Daily

Fox Sports picks Kevin Kugler to replace Thom Brennaman on NFL broadcasts

Fox Sports picks Kevin Kugler to replace Thom Brennaman on NFL broadcasts

The Athletic

Bob Costas Joins CNN as Contributor

Bob Costas Joins CNN as Contributor

Hollywood Reporter

Off To The Races: Powerful group launching new auto racing circuit to debut next year on CBS

Off To The Races: Powerful group launching new auto racing circuit to debut next year on CBS

Sports Business Daily

Scott Van Pelt With New ESPN Podcast – SVPod

Scott Van Pelt With New ESPN Podcast – SVPod

The popular anchor of late-night's SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt will present a weekly show...

How Jordan Palmer went from QB washout to the go-to coach for No. 1 NFL draft picks

How Jordan Palmer went from QB washout to the go-to coach for No. 1 NFL draft picks

Jordan Palmer dedicates time during the offseason to building a sense of community with current...

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JENNIFER WAGLEY

JENNIFER WAGLEY

Coordinator, Corporate Services

As Coordinator of Corporate Services, Jenn oversees all administrative tasks for both Sandy and The Montag Group.

Jenn joins The Montag Group from the Detroit Pistons. She graduated from the University of Michigan this past April, where she swam for the Wolverines. Jenn currently resides in New York City.

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Kristen Beilein

Kristen Beilein

Brand Development

Kristen focuses on our consulting business, working closely with our brand clients on everything from marketing strategy to business development and overall strategic advisement.

Prior to joining The Montag Group, Kristen worked in marketing for brands that include Ralph Lauren, Nike, and Under Armour. Kristen graduated from the University of North Carolina, where she was a four-year member of the Women’s Lacrosse Team.

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Sandy Montag

Sandy Montag

Chief Executive Officer

Sandy Montag, a 30-year industry veteran, is Chief Executive Officer of The Montag Group.

Montag represents a wide variety of clients in various fields including broadcasting, coaching, culinary, and team sports. Included among them are John Madden, Bob Costas, Mary Carillo, James Brown, Jim Nantz, Julie Foudy, Mike Tirico, Ming Tsai, Jay Bilas, Scott Van Pelt, Jeremy Schaap and Tom Coughlin.

Montag has been an Executive Producer on three documentaries, including Amazon Prime’s “All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines,” Showtime’s “Perfect in ’76” and ESPN’s “The Class That Saved Coach K,” which aired with the launch of the ACC Network in August 2019.

Montag spent 30 years at IMG, joining the company in 1985. He started as an assistant to John Madden, traveling the country with Madden by train and on the first “Madden Cruiser.” He went on to run IMG’s Clients operations for ten years.

Montag developed and launched Ari Fleischer Sports Communications with Ari Fleischer, former press secretary to President George W. Bush after Fleischer left the White House in 2003.

Montag is active in several charities, serving on the advisory boards for Madden Charities, Tom Coughlin’s “Jay Fund Foundation”, Team LeGrand, the Alan T. Brown Foundation and March of Dimes. He also sits on the Sports Management Advisory Boards at Syracuse University, the University of Michigan and NYU, as well as the Advisory Board for the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Syracuse University recently honored Montag with Newhouse’s 2019 Marty Glickman Award for leadership in sports media.

The Montag Group is based in White Plains, New York and New York City.

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Nick LoPinto

Nick LoPinto

Manager, Client Services

As Manager of Client Services in The Montag Group’s in the talent division, Nick assists clients and team members with various day-to-day operations including coordinating meetings, travel, and deal activations, pitching clients for various job openings, and preparing and reviewing agreements. He works with clients on their marketing materials such as highlight reels and bios. Additionally, he assists internally with the evaluation and recruitment of potential new clients.

Prior to joining TMG, Nick served as Executive Assistant to College Basketball TV Analyst Steve Lavin and was a Marketing Associate at a wealth management firm, Silver Spring Capital.

A native New Yorker, Nick graduated from St. John’s University where he was Head Manager for the men’s basketball team.

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Reid Pakula

Reid Pakula

Manager, Client Services

As Manager of Client Services, Reid brings a high level of energy to the company with new ideas for The Montag Group clients and team members. He works with clients on their highlight reels and marketing deals, as well as assists internally with new idea generation and recruitment of new clients.

Prior to joining The Montag Group, Reid worked for IF Management and Octagon Sports & Entertainment.

Reid attended the University of Maryland receiving a degree in Finance with a Fellowship in Sports Management. He served as a student manager for the Men’s Basketball Team and interned with the Brooklyn Nets.

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Lexi Strumor Saldin

Lexi Strumor Saldin

Director, Hosting & Unscripted

Lexi oversees hosting, theatrical opportunities and numerous unscripted/non-fiction client projects for The Montag Group.

Prior to TMG, Lexi was Director of Hosting & Unscripted at IF Management, and before that, Director of Hosting & Unscripted at Ken Lindner & Associates, Inc. She has worked in the literary and feature film sectors, in client management and development, respectively.

She is a proud New Mexico State University alum and is based in Los Angeles.

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Michael Sones

Michael Sones

Director, Talent Marketing

As Director of Talent Marketing, Michael secures endorsements, digital campaigns, appearances and branded content opportunities for clients. He also co-leads the speakers division.
 
Based in his hometown of Los Angeles, Michael graduated from Cornell University where he was a student manager for the football team. He previously worked for FOX Sports.
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Rob Alfieri

Rob Alfieri

Coordinator, Consulting

As the Coordinator of Consulting, Rob is responsible for leading client research for all active consulting clients, prospecting activities for future clients, and assisting in all aspects of the day-to-day consulting business.

Rob joins The Montag Group from CAA. He graduated from Columbia University in 2019 where he rowed for the Lions. Rob currently resides on the UWS of Manhattan. 

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Carol Perry

Carol Perry

President, IF News

As President of IF News, Carol oversees the news division, manages on-air talent and negotiates television and radio contracts at the network level, top markets and syndication.

A Los Angeles native, she graduated college at UC Santa Barbara. Carol then moved to New York where she attended Cardozo Law and worked as a law clerk writing judicial opinions for the Department of Justice while in law school. After Cardozo, she worked as a litigator for three years and drafted artist contracts for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts on the side. Carol transitioned her career to talent management at The Conrad Shadlen Corporation in New York City, where she quickly developed solid relationships in the broadcast industry, as well as a reputation for tenacity, and successfully managed a diverse and thriving client base. Then, she decided to make the move to IF Management where she worked for 15 years prior to joining The Montag Group.

Carol loves sports and fitness. She’s run two NYC marathons and played years of basketball and tennis. Carol currently resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with her son Zachary and husband Fred.

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Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor

Vice President, Finance & Administration

As Vice President of Finance & Administration, Kevin oversees all accounting and finance duties, as well as employee-related matters.

He previously served as a client accountant at WME-IMG for nearly four years, where he assisted in industries ranging from PGA professionals to eSports.

Kevin received his Master of Business Administration from Cleveland State University and resides in Cleveland, Ohio.