First Padres Practicum, Dan drove the bus

Bucks was first time full time gig, graduated in December

From Des Moines

Grandfather was owner of ICubs until he was 8

Lot of history with I Cubs, Des Moines is a baseball market

Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves in there as well in Des Moines

2018 was first full season

COVID, HS Baseball Tournament

Ownership change in 2021

His role is every aspect of ticketing, build and ticket system is working, customers buying online, box office, reporting folks, ownership, management, CFO

Such a vital role to make this work quickly and effectively

Guide and oversee ticket sales staff, 4 dedicated ticket sales reps, 1 on 1s weekly, talk them through and coach them up

Plan and schedule campaigns

Part of sales staff

Played baseball and hockey, knew career was going to be though HS

Thought about sports as a non-player, business side

Mindset: evaluated everyday as an intern

Been through it as an intern, but gaining respect and knowledge

Front end work.. Listening

claytong@iowacubs.com

Front Office U welcomes Ron Minegar!

Ron brings more than 20 years of experience working at the highest levels of professional sports. His career spans Major League Baseball, the NFL, and the NBA, along with advisory work for high-net-worth individuals looking to invest in professional sports franchises—both in the U.S. and abroad.

Ron is the founder of Neuron Sports Consulting, where he has worked with ownership groups pursuing acquisitions in the English Football League and other global sports ventures. Along the way, Ron gained experience in both family-owned team environments and large corporate structures, including Disney, shaping his views on leadership, consistency, and sustainable growth in sports organizations.

Originally from Wisconsin, Ron attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, where he shifted his focus from economics to business management with an emphasis on marketing, before earning his MBA from the University of Minnesota. He credits lessons learned during his time at UWL and Minnesota—especially around work ethic and long-term growth—as principles he still applies every day.

In this episode, Ron shares insights on building a career in sports, working behind the scenes of professional teams, and what it takes to create lasting success in a constantly evolving industry.

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Front Office U welcomes Weston Johnson!

Weston shares about his role as a Strength Coach for the women's basketball and volleyball teams at Stephen F Austin University. Tune in to hear about how Weston became interested in this career path, his mindset for networking, and some of his core values, including being honest and vulnerable.

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