ERIK JUDSON

Erik Judson is founder and CEO of JMI Sports, a leading media rights and venue development company primarily partnering with universities, athletic conferences, and athletic departments. Since founding JMI Sports in 2006, Erik has assembled a leadership team with unparalleled sports industry experience to develop a comprehensive set of services that includes athletics multimedia rights, and sports facility development which serve the diverse needs of the company’s clientele. Prior to JMI Sports, Erik spent ten years with the San Diego Padres. As the first hire dedicated solely to managing the design and development of the team’s new ballpark, Erik was involved in every aspect of the project, from the earliest stages of planning through the successful opening of Petco Park in 2004. A former professional baseball player, Erik holds a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.