College Series Sport Management & Hospitality Night

Sponsored by Temple University's Fox School of Business

On Wednesday, September 10, college students, recent graduates and professors are invited to go behind the scenes with Phillies' sport management and hospitality leaders at this exclusive College Series pregame event at Citizens Bank Park. The event takes place 4-6:15 p.m., with the game time 6:45 p.m.

Event Details

  • Learn from sport management and hospitality leaders from the Phillies during a moderated question-and-answer session in the Media Room at Citizens Bank Park. Panelists will provide excellent insight into their areas of business, as well as share their career experiences, including from the team's 2024 postseason run. Speakers to be announced soon.
  • Practice networking with Phillies executives and other special guests during a Phillies Networking Hour. Meet informally with front office personnel from various departments. Attendees are invited to bring their resumes. During this time, attendees are also welcome to take photos with 1993 National League champion Milt Thompson (also a coach for the 2008 World Champion Phillies), as well as 1980 World Series champion Dickie Noles.
  • Meet members of Temple University's Fox School of Business, who will be on-site to share information about their graduate programs.
  • Cheer on the Phillies with a ticket to that day's 6:45 p.m. game against the New York Mets. Your game ticket also includes a $12 concession credit.

Additional Details

  • Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and features an hour-long Networking Hour, as well as the opportunity to take photos with 1993 National League champion Milt Thompson (also a 2008 World Series champion coach), and 1980 World Series champion Dickie Noles.
  • The panel portion of the program officially starts at 5 p.m., and continues until 6:15 p.m.
  • The event is limited to 140 students. Interested professors, recent graduates, and parents of students are welcome to attend.
  • Dress is casual to business casual.
  • Students are urged to ask questions throughout the program.

Program cost: $35. In addition to the above networking hour and panel, the program cost includes a Phillies game ticket with $12 concession credit to that night’s 6:45 p.m. game against the New York Mets, with seat location in Sections 429-434.

Speaker Bios

Check back soon for speaker bio updates.

Special Networking Hour Guest: Dickie Noles, 1980 World Series Champion and Club Ambassador

The 2025 season marks Dickie Noles' 34th with the organization after rejoining the Phillies in 1992. Prior to becoming a club ambassador, he spent 28 years as an employee assistance professional and, before that, four years in the community relations department.

Dickie pitched for parts of 11 major league seasons with the Phillies (1979-81; 1990), Chicago Cubs (1982-84; 1987), Texas Rangers (1984-85), Cleveland (1986), Detroit Tigers (1987) and Baltimore Orioles (1988) and finished his career at 36-53 with 11 saves and a 4.56 ERA in 277 games (96 starts). Selected by the Phillies in the fourth round of the June 1975 draft, Dickie was a member of the 1980 World Series champions, pitching in relief.

In 1989, Dickie won the Texas Rangers Community Service Award and in 1992 he was honored as the International Christian Athlete of the Year. Other awards he has won include the Humanitarian of the Year by the Sunshine Foundation in 1997 and the Humanitarian Award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association in 2010. In 2019, he won the Richie Ashburn & David Montgomery Special Achievement Award, given annually to a Phillies employee who has demonstrated loyalty, dedication and passion for the game. Dickie was inducted into the All Sports Museum of Southern New Jersey in October 2021.

Dickie was born in Charlotte, N.C., and currently resides in Aston, Pa. He has one daughter, Brittany, twin sons, Christopher and Nicholas, and five grandchildren.

Special Networking Hour Guest: Milt Thompson, 1993 National League Champion, Coach for 2008 World Champion Phillies and Phillies Club Ambassador

An outfielder for the 1993 National League champs and hitting coach for the 2008 World Series champions, Milt Thompson returned to the Phillies organization as a community club ambassador in March 2022. In this role, he serves as a club resource for community outreach with an emphasis on youth baseball and softball development, working with the Phillies RBI program and the Phillies Urban Youth Academy.

Milt previously served the Phillies as major league hitting coach (2005-10) following one season as first base coach (2004). From 2005-09, Milt guided Phillies hitters to the National League lead in home runs, RBI, runs, extra-base hits and total bases. He also served as a coach on the NL All-Star team in 2009.

Originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves out of Howard University in 1979, Milt played 18 years of professional baseball, including 13 seasons in the majors with the Braves (1984-85), Phillies (1986, 1993-94), St. Louis Cardinals (1989-92), Houston Astros (1994-95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1996) and Colorado Rockies (1996). He hit .313 with six RBI in 1993 World Series and set a Phillies record with five RBI in Game 4 at Veterans Stadium.

Milt began his coaching career in 1997 as minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator for Tampa Bay before joining the Phillies minor league system as a coach at Reading (1998-99) and outfield/baserunning coordinator (2001-03).

Born in Washington, D.C., Milt lives in Sewell, N.J. with his wife Carole. He has four daughters: Torri, Jennifer, Courtney and Alyssa.

Networking Hour Participants

Group 1

Missy Perez, Manager, Marketing Initiatives & Content, Phillies

  • B.S., Telecommunication (Journalism), University of Florida
  • MBA, specialization in Marketing and Strategic Management, Villanova University

Daniele DeFrank, Coordinator, Human Resources & Benefits, Phillies

  • B.S., Health and Exercise Science, Rowan University

Jack Glenn, Assistant, Business Communications, Phillies

  • B.A., Political Science, Stockton University

Dee Kelchner, Manager, PhanaVision Operations, Phillies

  • B.A., Radio/TV/Film, Rowan University

Group 2

Ryan Simon, Manager, Ticket Services, Phillies

  • Master’s Degree, Project Management, Drexel University
  • B.A., Sports Marketing-Management, Minor in Public Relations, Holy Family University

Melissa Maani, Manager, Graphic Design, Phillies

  • B.F.A., Rosemont College, Graphic Design

Jessica Messner, Entertainment Representative, Phillies

  • M.S., Sports Business, Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • B.A., Sport Management; Minor Sales, High Point University

Thomas Walker, Assistant HR Manager for Aramark at Citizens Bank Park

  • B.A., Labor and Human Resources Degree, Penn State University

Group 3

Catherine Brown, Project Analyst, Phillies

  • M.S., Data Science, Loyola University
  • B.A., Public Relations & Digital Media, Loyola University

Kenny Johnson, Manager, Community Engagement, Phillies

  • B.S., Finance, Villanova University

Tiana Mandala, Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Specialist, Business Operations, Phillies

  • M.A., Psychology, Marywood University
  • B.S., Psychology, West Chester University

Deb Rinaldi, Director, Business Communications, Phillies

  • B.A., Journalism and Professional Writing, The College of New Jersey

Group 4

Andrea Guest, Manager, Phanatic Events, Phillies

  • B.S Communications/Journalism, Rider University

Francis Winkey, Senior Merchandise Manager, Aramark Sport + Entertainment, Citizens Bank Park

  • B.A., Sport Management, Neumann University

Carly Histing, Staff Recruitment & Administration Specialist, Baseball Operations, Phillies

  • B.S., Business Administration, Management; Minor: Human Resources, Widener University
  • M.S., Organizational Development and Leadership, St. Joseph’s University

Group 5

Meet representatives from Temple University’s Fox School of Business including Jon Campione, Associate Director and Graduate Enrollment

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