CURE BOWL - Key Persons
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- Marketing Consultant / CEO of Softwash Inc
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- Executive Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Board Executive Director / Managing Partner Tizon Commercial, LLC
- Executive Director / Marketing & Sponsorships
Alan has been with Orlando Sports Foundation since the beginning in 2007 and helped bring OSF to life. As a UCF alumni and former UCF Football coach, sports and football are near and dear to him. He has found a way to incorporate what he loves, sports, and also help others by raising awareness and funds for cancer research.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President / President & CEO, FFVA Mutual
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- Member / VP for Development at the UCF College of Medicine
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- General Counsel / Holland & Knight
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- External Operations & Communications Coordinator
Recent graduate of UCF, Christine Gruttadauria assists in day-to-day ticket sales as well as communication with partners and sponsors. She received her Bachelor's degree from the Rosen College of Hospitality in Entertainment Management. Growing up around football, the Orlando Sports Foundation joins her passions of sports and philanthropy.
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- Operations Vice President at ESPN Events
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- Member / Advisor at Security Financial Management
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- Media / TV Consultant / CEO of ONE CONNXT
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- Scout Team and AAC Coordinator / SVP at FFVA Mutual
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- Spirit Team Coordinator Emeritus / University of Alabama
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Cure Committee Member
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Cure Committee Chair
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- Researcher
- Doctor
- Head of the Division of Cancer Research
- Professor & Cancer Division Head / UCF Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Annette Khaled is the Head of the Division of Cancer Research and an associate professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Khaled's research spans both basic and translational areas of cancer research and involves the development of cancer therapeutics, nanotechnology and immunotherapy to treat the most invasive and aggressive forms of breast and prostate cancer.
The research interest of the Khaled lab is developing new cancer treatments, using cutting-edge nanotechnology and understanding the underlying changes that drive metastasis to discover new molecular targeted agents.
UCF linebacker Mark Rucker dedicated the 2016 Cure Bowl to his aunt who was battling breast cancer.
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- Chairman & Hospitality Room Host / Travel Consultant
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- President - CEO Gio Communications Inc
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- Government Relations Liaison
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- Outdoor Advertising Consultant / Founder, Outlook Outdoor, LLC
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- Chairman / SVP at Buyers Edge Purchasing
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- President of Insurance Office of America
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- CEO of Caribbean Resort Management
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- Internal Operations Coordinator
Joe was the mascot for UCF (2017-2021). As Knightro, he developed a passion for sports, fan engagement, and community impact. He graduated from the UCF College of Business Administration with a degree in Integrated Business & Marketing. He is currently a graduate student at UCF's DeVos Sports Business Management Program. Joe joined the team as the Cure Bowl mascot, CB, in 2018. He now oversees volunteers, mascot operations, and event planning.
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- Director of Sports Medicine / President / CEO of SST Rehab
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- Team Chaplain Coordinator
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Co - Chair, Development Committee / President, Design Interactive
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President / Founder of JA Edwards Roofing of America Inc
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- Spirit Team Coordinator Emeritus / University of Tennessee
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- President of Design Interactive
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- Controller / Business Operations / HR
Kelly joined the team in May 2017 and is responsible for managing accounting and certain HR functions. She is a CPA and has her bachelor's degree in Accounting from Florida International University and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. Although she has experience working with some of the largest companies in Central Florida, including CNL and HD Supply as a Controller, she has found a new passion working for non-profits. Kelly lives with her husband, Jack, son, Jack III and daughter, Maddie.
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- Director TV Production Operations / President of Firstintv
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- Chairman & Bowl Week Team Host
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- Chairman / President of Excl Speed & Fitness Training LLC
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- Brand Catalyst Partner
- Radio Consultant
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Host Committee Co - Chair / Commercial Specialist at Insurance Office of America
Mark organizes and manages the Cure Classic All-Stars game for the Orlando Sports Foundation. The purpose of the event is to bring players from Orange County and Seminole County high schools together for an all-star game. The game has been successful in generating student-athlete scholarship interest from colleges and universities throughout the county.
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- Director of Sales & Member Relations
- Director of Ticket Operations & Member Relations
An Orlando native and University of Central Florida alum, Matt joined the Orlando Sports Foundation staff in 2015 and oversees the day-to-day ticket sales and operations for the Cure Bowl. Prior to joining the Orlando Sports Foundation staff, he worked for the UCF Athletics Association in various roles.
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- Event Security Services Consultant
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Host Committee Chair / President, Megan Dowdy Realty
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- FFVA Mutual Committee Chair / SVP Marketing & Brand Development at FFVA Mutual
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- CUSA Coordinator / Partner at Baker Hostetler
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- Member Operations, Cure All Stars
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- Hospitality Room Host / Account Executive at GMR Marketing
Nate officially joined the Orlando Sports Foundation in July 2018 after helping launch the inaugural 2015 Cure Bowl as a media relations manager. He oversees the day-to-day public relations and communications responsibilities as well as media operations for the Cure Bowl. The UCF graduate earned an Information Technology degree in 2009 and later worked in the UCFAA Athletics Communications department. He served three years in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics Media Relations office and earned his Masters in Business Administration in 2012. Nate also worked in the Campbell Athletics Media Services department and has assisted at the Bahamas Bowl and Battle 4 Atlantis Men's Basketball Tournament as a statistics coordinator.
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- Brand Catalyst Partner
- Broadcast TV Program Consultant
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- Spirit Team Coordinator Emeritus / Louisiana State University
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- Marketing Liaison / Founder / CEO, Yen Euro Marketing Inc
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Board CFO / Partner - WithumSmith Brown
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- Director of Marketing and Communications
Reginald has assisted with the Cure Bowl since its inception in 2015 and officially joined the team in 2022. Prior to joining OSF, Reginald founded and built a full service marketing agency of scale, where he still serves as Principal and Owner. He has an extensive marketing background and holds a bachelors in Sport Management and is Masters in Business Administration. His background consists of managing marketing for other Orlando based bowl games.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Chairman & Bowl Games Ops Support / SVP at CNBT Wealth Management
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- Managing Director at 5Points Event Services / 5PMG
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- Brand Catalyst Partner
- Cyber Security Consultant / Security Officer / Principal Cybersecurity
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- President of FBC Insurance
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- Founder Printy Travel / Event Agency
Skylar officially joined the Orlando Sports Foundation staff in August 2023 and is a 5x team member of the nationally ranked UCF Cheerleading Team. She has pursued a major in Human Communications as well as a minor in Sociology. Skylar is currently an intern at All Out Championships and also works at Uknight Training Center, one of Florida's best multi-sport athletic complexes. Her passion for sports, community outreach, and fan engagement exemplifies what it means to be part of OSF. With recently joining the team, Skylar works in the Sales department.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Selection Committee Chair, Development Committee / Executive Officer at Cox Automotive
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- Corporate Relations / UCF College of Business
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- Promotions & Asset Development
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- General Counsel / Holland & Knight