Vice President of Marketing
Bridgeport Islanders
Connect with Tim:
timothy.farrell@bridgeportislanders.com
Events: AHL, PGA, NFL
Years in Sports: 11
Fueled by: Music, especially on game days (AC/DC)
Energized by: Being able to see the growth of his staff and work with them on a daily basis.
Mentored by: His Mom and Dad
QUICK FACTS:
CREATING AN INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE BY CONNECTING FANS WITH THE BRAND:
Tim caught the bug to work in the sport industry during his internship with the Kansas City Chiefs. He worked his way through training camp at an exceptional level and was invited back by the organization tow more years, being promoted each time.
He feels the greatest challenge the industry faces in creating a great event experience is the ability to create content that is available for everyone. He doesn’t try to please everyone, he studies his target market, understands his fan base, and pushes the envelope with authenticity and transparency to bring guests closer to the experience and brand.
His favorite industry memories include watching Jordan Spieth hole out from the bunker at the 2018 Traveler’s Championship. Hosting the annual Star Wars night in Bridgeport is the most fun he’s had working with his team and yielded one of the highest performing nights in the history of the organization. Tim also loves to make his show inclusive, creating an outstanding Autism Appreciation night that fans joyfully connected with and was one of his proudest moments.
BEYOND THE EVENTS:
Tim finds joy outside of work by spending time with his two dogs, Teddy a five-year-old St. Bernard and Luna a two-year-old German Shepherd. The best part of his day is coming home from work and getting to spend time and play with them.
His parents are a huge part of his life and success as their support and sacrifice have secured opportunities for Tim he probably wouldn’t have had otherwise. Helping Tim was never a question for them, they even supported him for six months when he moved to Kansas City for his first internship with the Chiefs.