LEADERSHIP TEAM

Alex began his career in commercial real estate and multi-family properties before getting involved in the sports industry 15 years ago. He has helped athletes find temporary housing, provided financial guidance and personal assistance, and helped player agents with business affairs. Alex also founded a global beverage and OTP manufacturing company with distribution throughout the United States and South America.

Jonah studied Sports Administration at Pepperdine University under Ned Colletti, former General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. While at Pepperdine, Jonah designed an award-winning marketing plan for Team USA Handball that was submitted for use and a bid proposal for a regional round of March Madness. Jonah has worked in the sports and real estate industries at his father’s side for the last five years during which he generated the initial concept for ScoutUs Pro.

Rob is Vice President of Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products where he has worked for the past 15 years. Prior to joining Disney, Rob held various senior sales and marketing positions at Fila, K-Swiss and Reebok. He holds a Bachelors of Arts from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and remains a proud fan of the New York Knicks, Jets, Mets and Islanders.

Aidas J. Mattis is a physician and entrepreneur whose love of sport has been an important part of his and his family’s life. Aidas completed his undergraduate studies in molecular and cell biology at the University of California Berkeley and his medical and doctoral education in Biochemistry at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Additionally, Aidas owns and operates several retail and manufacturing business in US.

Mark is a technology innovator who founded his first engineering consultancy at 23. His work for Fortune 500 clients has delivered solutions that saved financial institutions tens of millions annually, connected recording artists with fans globally, and provided secure systems access to the nuclear power industry. As CTO, Mark pioneered AI-powered computer vision systems for spatial analytics and predictive security technologies. He holds patents for spatial data compression algorithms and has lectured at UCI and taught computer science at Cal State Fullerton. He is the managing partner at Sloane Infotech, bringing a combination of technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to drive measurable business impact in the professional and college athlete social media and recruiting space

David is a Los Angeles-based attorney who both litigates disputes and provides general counsel services to businesses. He received his J.D. degree in 1999 from Duke University School of Law (magna cum laude and Order of the Coif), after which he clerked for Chief Justice Norma Veasey on the Delaware Supreme Court. He is co-author of the chapters on LLC and partnership disputes in Litigating and Judging California Business Entity Governance Disputes, published by LexisNexis/ Matthew Bender.

Cary Quatro is an entrepreneurial technology leader and inventor with 20+ years of experience building data-driven products and scaling early-stage ventures into global operations. He is a U.S. patent and copyright holder across multiple mobile and digital systems, including platforms designed to capture, analyze, and monetize data from digital experiences. Cary founded and led companies that designed and built end-to-end technology stacks, spanning hardware, operating systems, analytics, and commerce workflows, well ahead of mainstream smartphone and tablet adoption. His work has supported organizations ranging from startups and universities to Fortune 500 enterprises across sports, healthcare, media, gaming, aviation, automotive, banking, and other multi-use advanced technologies. Today, Cary focuses on applying product strategy, analytics, and commercialization expertise to sports technology, helping transform performance and scouting data into clear insights, scalable platforms, and durable revenue partnerships.

Lynn Schlesinger leads marketing, communications, sales, and community relations as the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications at Silver Hill, an independent, not-for-profit hospital. Silver Hill, founded in 1931, is commissioned by the Joint Chiefs and is highly regarded for treating complex mental health and substance use disorders. Prior to Silver Hill, Lynn held leadership positions at Forbes Media, including both Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Experience Officer. During more than six years at Forbes, she led marketing for both the B2B and D2C businesses responsible for brand marketing, demand-gen, audience acquisition, insights and strategy, sales development + enablement, design and more. As Forbes' first CXO, she delivered digital transformation and growth by connecting with customers across all platforms and products. She united technology, revenue, product and editorial initiatives around a client-focused approach with a focus on growing consumer businesses. Before Forbes, she was responsible for media, partnership marketing and events at Neustar, facilitating connections and driving revenue for security, marketing and communications products and services. At MarketShare, which was acquired by Neustar in December 2015, Lynn led Global Strategic Marketing and Events. Prior to MarketShare, Lynn was Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Infotrieve, and responsible for a successful turnaround of the brand and business leading to acquisition by the Copyright Clearance Center. Before jumping into the tech world, Lynn held positions at Reed Exhibitions and on Wall Street at the New York Stock Exchange and Bond Market Association, building teams and leading marketing, communications and partnerships. She began her career at Business Week as an intern, where she stayed for 11 years. Lynn graduated from New York University with a degree in Political Science. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, two daughters and rescue puppies Lucy and Bella.

Robin has owned and operated the Law Offices of Gorelick & Associates for the past 13 years, providing specialized business and commercial legal services including securities filings for public and private companies, technology, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and general corporate and business advice. Prior to running her own firm, Robin held senior legal counsel positions at Resources Global Professionals, Beachbody and Euro International. Robin holds a BA from UCLA and a JD from the UCLA School of Law and is a proud Bruin.

Matt is currently the Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at The Walt Disney Company where he has worked for the past 15 years in a variety of executive level finance roles across Consumer Products, Video Games, Theme Parks and Corporate functions. Matt has an MBA from the University of Southern California and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge.

Reggie played 17 seasons of Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. One of the most versatile players to ever play the game, Reggie was a career .287 hitter with 314 home runs (third among switch-hitters on the all-time list) and 1,092 RBI, and was spectacular defensively, winning the first-ever Gold Glove Award in 1986. After his playing career ended, Reggie coached for USA Olympic Baseball, the Dodgers and others. Reggie continues influencing the game he loves today by running baseball clinics around the world.

Cory played 12 seasons of professional baseball, four of them at the Major League level with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. Cory is now entering his eighth season as a professional baseball scout with the San Diego Padres organization. Cory is originally from Indianapolis and now resides in Zionville, IN.

Matt Kennedy enters his third season as an assistant coach at St. Johns River State College. Prior to SJR State, Kennedy spent the 2023 season at Kent State University as the Director of Player Development and Director of Operation for the Golden Flashes. The 2023 season saw the Golden Flashes win 42 games, capture the regular season MAC Championship, produce 3 All-Americans and see 3 players selected in the MLB first-year player draft. Kennedy was the head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN from January of 2020 through the 2022 season. Prior to Butler, Kennedy served as the head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Saint Leo from 2017-2019. He made the move to Saint Leo after spending two seasons at Saint Joseph's College as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. Before coaching Division II baseball, Kennedy was a bench coach and hitting coach for the Joliet Slammers from 2013-15. His pro ball experience allowed him to provide instruction to hitters, catchers and outfielders. Kennedy found great success at Parkland College from 2008-13 as the Head Coach for a nationally-ranked program that produced seven All-Americans and had eight players selected in the MLB first-year player draft. Kennedy attained a record of 217-76 at Parkland College. The program won a national championship and made consecutive trips to the World Series (2009-10). Kennedy's first stint at Saint Joseph's College came in 2004 as an assistant. After spending a year at Indiana State he returned to Saint Joseph's as the head assistant coach in 2006. As a player, Kennedy was a three-year letter-winner at Kentucky Wesleyan College. He ranked top-ten in school history in career fielding percentage and assists. His high level of play and leadership paved the way for his first coaching job which occurred at Kentucky Wesleyan in the fall of 2003.

Marvin is a Nicaraguan-born professional baseball outfielder who played in the Major Leagues from 1995 to 2003 with the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. Hitting leadoff with power, Marvin played all three outfield positions and wreaked havoc on the basepaths. After his playing career, Marvin moved into coaching with the San Diego Padres and then managed the 2016 Nicaraguan national baseball team. Marvin is currently the color commentator for the Giants’ Spanish-language radio broadcasts.

Les Walrond is a former professional pitcher who pitched for 15 seasons spanning 7 countries. After retiring he scouted for 8 years, 4 with the Red Sox and 4 with the Dodgers. Currently he works with Gameday USA, Team USA MIDWEST Region and personalized training at NPI in Nolensville, Tennessee. He has been a resident of Nashville, Tennessee for over 20 years.

Sean Amos-Basketball Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Scorer's Society Hailing from Philadelphia, I have had the privilege of experiencing basketball from both a player’s and coach’s perspective. My basketball talent earned me a scholarship and playing opportunity at Adams State College, where I sharpened my skills and gained invaluable experience that I’ve carried into my coaching and training career. With extensive experience as a basketball coach and trainer at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels, I have dedicated my career to helping athletes achieve their basketball goals, whether that be becoming a high school player, earning a college scholarship, or advancing to the professional level. My coaching philosophy is rooted in hard work, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game, and I take great pride in seeing my players succeed both on and off the court. In addition to my coaching career, I am the founder of Scorer's Society, a platform that brings together basketball players, past and present, to share their unique stories and experiences. Our podcast highlights the journeys of former and current players, offering motivation and insight into the challenges and triumphs of basketball. We also engage our listeners with trending debates on current basketball topics, ensuring that we keep our audience entertained, informed, and inspired. My mission is to inspire others to chase their dreams, whether it's through sports or in life, and to empower individuals to reach their full potential, both on and off the court.

Craig Smith is a native Angeleno who graduated from Fairfax high school. Smith attended Worcester Academy, for a year as a post graduate student before college. He then graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Smith was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 36th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. He also played for the Portland Trailblazers and most notably for The Los Angeles Clippers. After his stint in the NBA Smith went overseas and played for teams in Israel and China. Smith is now an ambassador to his former team the la clippers a newly Author with his book, Craig and his Magical Basketball, his new coloring book call Coloring with Craig “The Rhinos Basketball Adventures with more books to follow, an assistant coach at Crossroads in Santa Monica, the director of partnerships at Sootchy inc, Graduate of the NBPA’s Broadcaster U, importantly a motivational speaker to the youth through California and the nation. Craig is a Fairfax high school and Boston college Hall of Famer.

Adam is currently in his 8th season as a professional soccer player. He began his professional career in the United States at the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. In the following years, he played both within and outside the United States. His international career began at age 14 when playing for the US Youth National team up until U20 representing the US in various tournaments. Adam has since transitioned to represent the Afghanistan National Team where he plays in matches throughout Asia in both Asian Cup qualifying and World Cup qualifying games. His overseas career continued when he signed in Poland to gain European exposure. After Poland, he played in Canada, and followed his true passion where he landed in Southeast Asia. Presently, Adam plays for a first division team in Indonesia. Adam has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Marketing Management, from the University of Akron, where he was a first-team All-American up until he signed for the Philadelphia Union. Adam has spent his career both training and competing, and working on business strategies to facilitate the development of young athletes on the precipice of their professional careers.

Erick is an American boxing advisor and businessman born and raised in Boyle Heights. Erick attended the Oscar de la Hoya Youth Boxing Gym where he developed his boxing skills and a keen interest in helping young fighters reach their full potential. Erick has an eye for scouting talent in boxing, signing on of GoldenBoys current World Champions.

Garry has been a sports marketing executive for over 20 years, building client and media relationships, planning and implementing events, selling sponsorships and managing athlete programs and priorities. Garry holds an Associate of Arts degree from National Institute of Technology and lives in Southern California.

Samuel (Sandy) Fox is a sports and media lawyer, business advisor and founder of Refugee Sports Network, a media platform to benefit refugees. His professional focus is on helping businesses adapt to an ever-changing marketplace brought on by innovation, technology and changing consumer tastes. His theory is that the adjustment to these trends does not always require radical change in business operations and his first inflection point is to explore “organic” moves (aka tweaking) that allow for adaptation while promoting efficiency and cost savings. Clients have included sports leagues and brands, media companies, entertainment venues, video productions and celebrities and superstars ranging from a king and a governor to a rap legend, comedy kingpins and international icons. He has also help build licensing companies that have generated billions of dollars in revenue and include some of the world’s largest retailers. Products include merchandise, food, hygiene products, and perfumes.

Jim Kurkhill is a Southern California-based attorney with three decades of experience handling various tech-heavy cases and contract negotiations. Jim's unique approach to his practice often involves data-analytic and data-visualization tools. Mr. Kurkhill graduated with a B.S. in Optics in 1983 from the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. He received his JD from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, in 1993. Jim's engineering experience includes four years in the aerospace industry, assisting with the development and testing of a directed energy laser defense system deployed in White Sands Missle Range, NM, and three years in product development and marketing in California. Jim lectures on risk management and best practices for analyzing and presenting complex data-driven matters.

Mehran Khodabandeh has 13 years of developmental experience consulting businesses, foundations, and political campaigns. Throughout his career, Mehran has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a passion for advancing the missions of various companies and organizations. He excels in strategic planning, funder organizing, and implementing innovative fundraising initiatives. His expertise in prospect research and funder stewardship has resulted in significant increases in revenue for the organizations he has served.

Claudio earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Physiology from Cal State Poly-Technic University, Pomona. This academic foundation seamlessly integrates with the sporting heart of ScoutUsPro. Prior to his significant role at ScoutUsPro, Claudio navigated through varied domains. He established The Hindsight Podcast, aiming to grant pivotal career insights to college students and young adults. Moreover, he co-founded California Blendz, a budding e-commerce startup, which he later sold, showcasing a clear aptitude for product marketing. With expertise ranging from Product Management to Digital Marketing, Claudio brings a rich tapestry of skills to the table. His comprehensive prowess and steadfast commitment fortify his crucial position at ScoutUsPro and within the broader sports industry.

Barry was born in Brooklyn, New York, raised on Long Island and completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In the mid-1970s, Barry moved to Los Angeles and in 1980, he formed Oakwood Financial Group, a private investment company specializing in unconventional “bridge” financing for the residential, commercial and industrial real estate markets throughout Southern California. For the past forty years, Oakwood has provided hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate financing to both public companies, private trusts, profit, and non-profit organizations, as well as to a wide variety of real estate investment and development organizations. Barry lives in Los Angeles with his wife, children and grandchildren, but having grown up in the shadow of Shea Stadium during the 1969 “Miracle” Mets World Series win and the 1970 Joe Namath guaranteed” Jets Super Bowl upset, Barry remains a loyal Mets and Jets fan.