Team

Jordan Bressler

President

Chief Executive Officer

Jordan Bressler

President and CEO of TSMGI, Jordan, founded the sports marketing agency in 2000 and has built the company into one of the premiere sports, event and promotional marketing agencies around the world. 

Under Jordan’s leadership, TSMGI has earned a reputation for its ability to combine the personalized care of a boutique firm with the cutting-edge capabilities of a global powerhouse–becoming a vital partner for Fortune 500 companies, national sports leagues and premier global brands. As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, Jordan helps guide clients through the complexities of sponsorship marketing, always with a focus on long-term success and impact.

Jordan is widely recognized for his strategic leadership, negotiation expertise and attention to detail, having played a key role in some of the most iconic sponsorships in global marketing. His career highlights include:

• Securing global naming rights for Manchester United on behalf of Aon Corporation.
  
• Developing Abbott’s title sponsorship of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, activating across three continents annually.
  
• Establishing a groundbreaking partnership between Abbott and Real Madrid, creating a global platform for health and sport.
  
• Contributing to the development of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, fulfilling his lifelong dream of seeing race cars tear down Lake Shore Drive.

Jordan’s leadership style is rooted in empowerment, creativity and collaboration, fostering a family-like culture within TSMGI. He has built both his reputation and company on meaningful, authentic relationships which carry through all facets of his life. 

Prior to founding TSMGI, Jordan gained valuable experience in brand development and client service at companies including Group II Communications, Schwarz Paper Company and City Chevrolet. 

A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Communications, Jordan is deeply committed to giving back. He serves on the boards of Team-44, the Chicago Sports Commission and the One World Sports Association, supporting causes such as pediatric cancer awareness and youth access to sport.

Jordan’s passions “outside” of the office, consist of playing a good round of golf, pickleball, swimming and all things automotive in addition to spending as much time as he can with his family. 

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Tom Crawford

Chief Operating Officer

Tom Crawford

As Chief Operating Officer at TSMGI, Tom oversees the agency’s day-to-day operations, steers strategic planning and leads business development initiatives. With decades of experience managing global brands and building impactful sports partnerships and entertainment alliances, Tom’s expertise and insight is invaluable, and serves as a leader not only at TSMGI but throughout the industry.  

Before joining TSMGI, Tom served as Brand Manager of Sports & Entertainment Marketing at MillerCoors, where he led integrated marketing strategies for prominent partnerships with the NFL, NASCAR and a range of professional basketball and baseball teams. His expansive portfolio also included emerging and niche sports properties such as rodeo, poker, MMA and endurance events, helping to establish MillerCoors as a dynamic and far-reaching brand in the sports world.

Tom’s career is highlighted by a 17-year tenure at Motorola, Inc. As the Director of Global Sponsorship Marketing, he developed and executed Motorola’s global sponsorship and event marketing strategy, forging innovative alliances across motorsports, tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, football and the Olympics. His leadership helped secure groundbreaking partnerships with high-profile athletes and brands including Maria Sharapova, Andretti Green Racing, Burton Snowboards and Oakley, and delivered cutting-edge wireless integrations with Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs—earning Motorola a reputation as a trailblazer in experiential and sponsorship marketing.

Tom began his career at Procter & Gamble in sales and marketing, after earning a degree in Mass Communications from Illinois State University. He currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with his wife and enjoys spending time with his adult twin daughters and beloved granddaughters. A lifelong sports and entertainment enthusiast, Tom continues to bring his passion for building meaningful brand experiences into every aspect of his leadership at TSMGI.

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Dan Elias

Vice President

Sales & Events

Dan Elias

Dan joined TSMGI in 2012 leading the Promotional Marketing Sales and Events division from the Milwaukee office. With nearly 35 years of experience in promotional products, event merchandise and brand marketing, Dan has built a career delivering impactful marketing solutions for both domestic and global clients. 

At the helm of TSMGI’s event merchandising operations, Dan has grown the live events capabilities of the company and oversees retail experiences at some of the most prominent outdoor events, including Summerfest—The World’s Largest Music Festival—Wisconsin State Fair and The Big E. His operational leadership and deep knowledge of branded merchandise help transform these large-scale events into memorable consumer touchpoints.

Dan’s client portfolio spans industries and event types, and includes Abbott, Chicago Marathon/Chicago Event Management, City of Chicago DCASE, Froedtert & MCW, German Fest, Kohl’s, Kemper Live Sports (Maui Invitational and Asheville Classic), Molson Coors, MoneyGram, NorthBay Health, Phoenix Companies, Saffire, Sharp Literacy, NAPA Racing and LIFE TIME Events, to name a few. He is also an active board member of the Wisconsin State Fair Foundation.

Before joining TSMGI, Dan served as Vice President at Express Promotions, following a 9-year tenure as Director of Sports Marketing at Group II Communications. His foundation in marketing is backed by a degree in Marketing and Advertising from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Residing just outside Milwaukee, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and their new puppy. He enjoys golf (with a goal to one day shoot his age), skiing, swimming, reading and attending live sporting events and concerts.

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Carly Eilian

Vice President
PR & Communications

Carly Eilian

Carly is passionate about highlighting the breadth and depth of TSMGI’s capabilities, especially those that extend beyond the traditional definition of sports marketing. She thrives on collaboration and feels inspired by the smart, talented and supportive colleagues she works alongside every day.

A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Journalism, Carly brings a diverse and accomplished PR background to TSMGI. Before joining the agency, she spent over five years running her own public relations firm, where she led campaigns for clients across industries—local, national and international in scope.

Her past work includes roles at Goodman Theatre, Carol Fox & Associates and Isabelli Media Relations, where she developed and executed media strategies for major institutions and brands such as EXPO CHICAGO, The Chicago International Film Festival, HBO, The Second City, Professional Bull Riding, The Auditorium Theatre, The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, The School of the Art Institute and The Illinois Restaurant Association, among others.

A dedicated supporter of the arts, Carly previously served as Co-Chair of the Gene Siskel Film Center Associate Producers Board. Outside of work, she loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying great food, live music and theater and staying active with her husband and two children.

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Pam Hollander

Vice President

Strategy & Client Success

Pam Hollander

Pam joined TSMGI in 2021 as Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Client Success, where she leads the development of innovative marketing strategies and oversees the client experience across TSMGI’s diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment brands. With a keen understanding of sponsorships, brand strategy and consumer engagement, Pam helps clients harness the full power of marketing partnerships to build impactful, lasting connections with their audiences.

Pam brings more than 20 years of experience from Allstate Insurance Company, where she served as Vice President of Integrated Marketing Communications. During her tenure, she led award-winning advertising, multicultural marketing, experiential activations and public relations programs. She was the architect of Allstate’s Sponsorship Center of Excellence, overseeing some of the most iconic campaigns in sports marketing—including partnerships with the Allstate Sugar Bowl, College Football Playoff, Big Ten, SEC, MLS, U.S. Soccer, NCAA, NASCAR and the Allstate Good Hands Field Goal Net program, which became a staple at over 95 college football stadiums nationwide.

Prior to Allstate, Pam built a strong foundation in communications during her 15-year career in public relations agencies, including Burson-Marsteller, Aaron Cushman Public Relations, Margie Korshak Public Relations and S&S Public Relations. Her agency work included strategy and execution for top-tier brands like Sprint, Ulta and McDonald’s.

Pam is a graduate of Syracuse University, holding a degree in Education, and continues to give back as a Board Member of the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. In 2013, she was recognized by Sports Business Journal as a Game Changer Award recipient, honoring her trailblazing contributions to the industry.

What drives Pam is the opportunity to shape a brand’s identity through sponsorships, using storytelling, live experiences and strategic alignment to create real consumer impact.

Outside of work, Pam enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending live sporting events, theater performances and concerts—experiences that keep her connected to the pulse of culture and community.

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Sean McKenzie

Chief Financial Officer

Sean McKenzie

Sean joined TSMGI as Chief Financial Officer in 2024, bringing extensive leadership experience in finance, business strategy and operational execution. With a background encompassing global corporations and management consulting, Sean plays a critical role in driving TSMGI’s financial health, operational efficiency and long-term growth.

Sean’s thoughtful approach to his work is rooted in holistic business leadership—connecting the dots between strategy, people and data to help guide informed decisions and sustainable success. He blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, guiding agency-wide initiatives that align financial strategy with organizational growth and performance. To Sean, every decision is an opportunity to build a foundation for the future—for both the business and the people within it.

Prior to joining TSMGI, Sean spent more than 20 years at Abbott, most recently as Divisional Vice President of Strategic Operations within Global Marketing and External Affairs. In that role, he led global planning, financial oversight, campaign and agency operations, and managed Abbott’s in-house creative agency. His experience at Abbott also included leading Commercial Operations across Latin America and Canada in the Diagnostics Division, as well as building and running strategy and marketing organizations. 

Sean’s career began in institutional finance, including hedge fund trading and operations—experience that helped shape his broad financial expertise. He later moved into management consulting at A.T. Kearney, where he served as Senior Engagement Manager and advised Fortune 500 clients such as General Motors, Coca-Cola, Sara Lee, Bank One, ABN AMRO and AON.

Sean holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business. He also completed executive programs at INSEAD in both Singapore and Fontainebleau, France.

Having spent a significant part of his life in Colorado, Sean now lives in Highland Park, IL, where he and his wife raised their three children. A lifelong learner and global citizen, Sean has studied and worked across continents and brings that expansive perspective into both his professional and personal life. An advocate for wellness and personal growth, he is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Six-Star Finisher—the first Abbott employee to complete the circuit following the company’s sponsorship. He enjoys working out, scuba diving, cycling and working in the yard.

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Jeanette Ostovich

Vice President

Client Services

Jeanette Ostovich

Jeanette is the Director of Promotions for Corporate Accounts. In her role, she works with blue-chips clients including Aon, Abbott, McDonald’s, Valvoline and many more. Jeanette’s more than 25 years of experience in global promotional marketing makes her one of the most seasoned members of the TSMGI team.

Prior to TSMGI, Jeanette spent seven years as the Director of Merchandising for Creata. In this role, she successfully developed the Creata USA catalog division infrastructure, which included processes for merchandise development and procurement for catalog program activity. Jeanette was also the Project Leader for the European catalog program development and execution, as well as developed cost-effective premiums allowing all global business units to increase overall margins with minimal inventory risk.

Before joining Creata, Jeanette was the Director of Merchandising for Group II Communications where she waswas responsible for recruiting, training and supervising a team of five tasked to develop catalog programs, which totaled over $25 million in sales. Jeanette additionally managed high profile clients including McDonald’s, American Airlines, Wells Fargo and The Coca-Cola Company.

Jeanette is a customer-focused marketing professional who holds a degree in marketing and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her background in global merchandising, marketing and promotion provides client partners with invaluable skills and guidance. When Jeanette is not commuting back and forth from the Milwaukee and Chicago offices, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events and kickboxing.

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Hugh Williams

Vice President

Global Sports Marketing

Hugh Williams

As Vice President of Global Sports Marketing at TSMGI, Hugh leads strategy and execution for the agency’s premier soccer and endurance sports clients, bringing together brand vision, athlete insight and global event expertise to craft experiences that resonate on and off the field.

Hugh joined TSMGI with more than 25 years of experience in building category-leading CPG, technology and nutrition brands through award-winning, fully integrated marketing campaigns. An avid outdoorsman and sport enthusiast, the most rewarding part of Hugh’s work is the ability to combine his personal passions with his profession, while collaborating with internal and client teams that truly feel like family.

Prior to TSMGI, he served as Chief Experience Officer at Lyric, a global health and wellness lifestyle brand, and held senior leadership roles at Weber Shandwick (EVP, Public Relations) and Addaday (CMO, Marketing).

Over the course of his career, Hugh has managed major partnership activations with global sports organizations and events including The Abbott World Marathon Majors, IRONMAN, The Leadville Race Series, Major League Soccer, NBA, NCAA, NFL, Rugby World Cup, USA Hockey, US Ski & Snowboard and USA Swimming—cementing his reputation as a visionary leader at the intersection of sport, wellness and brand storytelling.

A native of London, Hugh earned a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Brighton (UK). Today, he brings the same passion and drive to his work that he channels into his personal pursuits—he’s a 4-time IRONMAN finisher, 20-time marathon finisher, ultra runner and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding and spending time with his wife, son and dogs.

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David Zlotnik

Vice President

Marketing & Communications

David Zlotnik

A seasoned leader in marketing, public relations and communications, David serves as Vice President of Marketing & Communications at TSMGI. In addition to overseeing the full breadth of the McDonald’s Character Program as well as McDonald’s partnership with the 23XI Racing team, David also leads TSMGI’s in-house creative team, The Studio, the company’s IT initiatives as well as new business development and overarching agency creative strategy.

David joined TSMGI at the end of 2017, following a distinguished 10-years at McDonald’s Corporation, where he held multiple global leadership roles and led major brand-building efforts including McDonald’s global Olympics sponsorship, Happy Meal partner programs and Ronald McDonald House Charities. As Director of Global Family Marketing, he spearheaded the global relaunch of Ronald McDonald, updating the beloved character for a modern audience and building a positive social media presence. David also developed strategies and campaigns to promote McDonald’s long-standing commitment to children and families, including initiatives with the Clinton Global Initiative/Alliance for a Healthier Generation and health-focused programs tied to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Earlier in his career, David was an Account Director at DDB Chicago, where he developed advertising strategies for clients such as McDonald’s, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University. His expertise has been featured in prominent media outlets including The TODAY Show, Ad Age, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business and Mashable.

Originally from Lincolnwood, IL, and San Diego, CA, David now lives in Highland Park with his wife and three children. Outside of work, David enjoys cooking, gardening, fitness, quality family time and a healthy dose of “junk” TV. He also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Camp For All Kids, supporting inclusive summer camp experiences for underserved youth.

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