GSP Staff

Greg Gerlach, General Manager
Greg is in his 7th year as the General Manager of Gopher Sports Properties, overseeing the University of Minnesota branch of Learfield Sports.  Prior to his time with GSP, Greg was a Corporate Sales Executive for the Minnesota Wild during their first four years of the franchise in St. Paul.  Greg attended Drake University where he was a football student-athlete and also received a Master’s degree from Western Illinois University in Sport Management.  Greg, his wife Nicole, and their 2 sons (Graham – 6, Foster – 3), reside in Falcon Heights.
 

Ann Counihan, Sales Coordinator
Ann is in her 4th year as the Sales Coordinator of Gopher Sports Properties, assisting Greg Gerlach with managing the property and all GSP Account Executives with administrative duties.  Ann also serves on the South St. Paul School Board and is actively involved in the community.  Ann, her husband Brian and their 3 daughters (Megan – 15, Kelly – 13, Annie – 9) reside in South St. Paul.

Nate Schultz, Associate General Manager
Nate is currently in his 7th year with Gopher Sports Properties and was recently named Associate General Manager.  Prior to his time in Minnesota, Nate served as the Sales Coordinator at Badger Sports Properties for nearly 2 years, the University of Wisconsin branch of Learfield Sports.  Nate and his wife Leah live in Rosemount, MN after recently marrying on October 17, 2009.

Wes Sweetser, Associate General Manager
Wes is in his 7th year with Gopher Sports Properties and was recently named Associate General Manager.  Prior to his time with GSP, Wes worked in a variety of sports sponsorship sales jobs for the Mall of America, Minnesota Moose Hockey team, and the University of Minnesota Athletics Department.  Wes has worked in Athletics for nearly 20 years after playing football at the University of North Carolina during college.  Wes and his wife Sandy have two children (Ren – 10, Macy – 5) and live in Chanhassen.

Matt Sherman, Senior Account Executive
Matt is entering his 3rd year as a Senior Account Executive with GSP.  Matt worked in Medical Sales prior to his time with GSP, and also volunteers as a Football Coach at Eastview High School.  Matt played quarterback at the University of Iowa from ’94-’98.  Matt and his wife Betsi currently reside in Apple Valley and have two children, Cade (2) and Drew, just born!

Tiffany Spartz, Account Executive
Tiffany is in her 2nd year as an Account Executive with Gopher Sports Properties.  Tiffany is a Brainerd, MN native, and came “home” to GSP after 4 years at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.  Of those 4 years, Tiffany spent 2 as Regional Accounts Manager for Action Sports Media and 2 with Purdue Sports Properties.  Tiffany and her husband John are the proud new parents of their son Max, less than a year old, and live in Lino Lakes.

Teresa Grim, Account Executive
Teresa is in her first year as an Account Executive with Gopher Sports Properties.  She has been involved in Gopher Sports for more than 15 years, most recently serving on the board and as President of the Gopher Football Goal Line Club.  Prior to working at GSP, Teresa sold sports sponsorships for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings and WCCO Radio. Teresa graduated from the U of M with a degree in Sports Management.  She and her husband, David Grim, live in Stillwater and have three children, Morgan (8), Lily (7) and Oliver (4). 

Doug Woog, New Business Consultant
Doug is in his 7th year with Gopher Sports Properties.  Doug’s role recently changed, with him focusing more on new potential partners with GSP.  Doug also runs his famous hockey camps each summer at Breezy Point Resort and acts as the Color Commentator for Gopher Hockey on Fox Sports North.  Doug and his wife Janice reside in South St. Paul, and have 3 children and 8 grandchildren!

Collin Brezny, Intern
Collin is in his 1st year as an Intern with Gopher Sports Properties.  He is beginning his 2nd year of education at the University of Minnesota.  He is currently working towards a degree in Economics with a minor in Management.  Besides working at GSP, Collin is a cook at Somerset Country Club in Mendota Heights, MN.   After graduation, Collin hopes to continue his career in Sports Marketing and Finance.