TurnkeyZRG

About Us

Since 1996, TurnkeyZRG has completed over 1,400 executive searches spanning the full landscape of sports, entertainment, music, and media:

  • Professional sports teams and leagues
  • College/university athletic departments and conferences
  • Content, digital and social media entities
  • Investors at all stages, including venture and private equity
  • Facilities, including stadiums, arenas and theaters
  • Associations, non-profits and NGB’s with ties to sports and entertainment

Before joining TurnkeyZRG, our leadership worked as senior executives at ESPN, MLB teams, NHL teams, music companies, SEC, ACC and Big East athletic departments and other top organizations within the sports, entertainment and media landscape.

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Since 1996, TurnkeyZRG has completed over 1,400 executive searches spanning the full landscape of sports, entertainment and media:

  • Professional sports teams and leagues
  • College/university athletic departments and conferences
  • Content, digital and social media entities
  • Investors at all stages, including venture and private equity
  • Facilities, including stadiums, arenas and theaters
  • Associations, non-profits and NGB’s with ties to sports and entertainment

Before joining TurnkeyZRG, our leadership worked as senior executives at ESPN, MLB teams, NHL teams, music companies, SEC, ACC and Big East athletic departments and other top organizations within the sports, entertainment and media landscape.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Recruitment Research
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Associations
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Consumer
  • Education
  • Foundations
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit
  • Private Equity
  • Sports
  • Travel, Hosp. & Leisure
Functions
  • Advertising
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Customer Service
  • Data/Analytics
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Investing
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Marketing & Sales

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News Briefings

TurnkeyZRG Recruits CEO for the Heisman Trophy Trust

TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Jeff Price as the inaugural CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust. Len Perna and Rick Alessandri led the assignment. A seasoned sports industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Mr. Price will steward the legacy of the Heisman Trophy while spearheading a new chapter of commercial growth and philanthropic impact.

TurnkeyZRG Recruits Director of Athletics for the University of Maryland

TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of James Smith as its new Barry P. Gossett director of athletics for the University of Maryland. “We are proud of the athletics tradition here at the University of Maryland and of the accomplishments of our coaches and student-athletes who represent the red, black, white and gold,” said Darryll J.

Rutgers Selects TurnkeyZRG to Find Next Athletic Director

TurnkeyZRG has been called in by Rutgers University to lead a national wide search for a new athletic director. An advisory committee has been formed to support the search. Rutgers has been without a permanent athletic director since Patrick Hobbs resigned before an investigation into an inappropriate, consensual relationship with one of the school’s coaches. “Athletics often serves

TurnkeyZRG Assists Southern Methodist University with Director of Athletics Search

TurnkeyZRG has assisted in the recruitment of Damon Evans as the new director of athletics for Southern Methodist University (SMU). Chad Chatlos, managing director, college & coaching practice, led the search. “Our goal was to find a leader who shared our vision for the future of SMU Athletics – one of continued and even greater national prominence,” said

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Press Releases

ZRG Turnkey Strengthens Football Advisory Capabilities with Appointment of Sean Magee

Rochelle Park, NJ — ZRG Turnkey, the global leader in executive search and talent advisory in sports and entertainment, today announced the hiring of Sean Magee as vice president. Magee brings 15 years of experience across professional and collegiate football, with deep expertise in personnel strategy, talent acquisition, roster construction, roster finance, financial cap modeling and

ZRG Turnkey Adds Expands College & Coaching Advisory Capabilities with Stephanie Horner as Vice President

Rochelle Park, NJ — ZRG Turnkey, the global leader in executive search and talent advisory in sports and entertainment, today announced the addition of Stephanie Horner as vice president. In this role, Horner will partner with clients on executive search and leadership advisory engagements across collegiate athletics and professional sports organizations. “Stephanie’s background is exactly what the market

Billy King Joins Global Talent Firm ZRG and TurnkeyZRG

ROCHELLE PARK, NJ, February 12, 2024 — ZRG, the global talent firm, and its TurnkeyZRG, sports, entertainment & media division, today announced its continued growth with the hire of Billy King as Managing Director in the Private Equity group and the Sports Group. King served as General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers from 1998-2003 and

Dan Near named Commissioner of the WHL

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors, the appointment of Dan Near, adidas Hockey executive and former NHL marketing professional, as the incoming Commissioner of the WHL. The announcement was made today by Ron Toigo, Chairman of the WHL Commissioner Search Committee and Governor of the

Texas A&M uses Turnkey for Elko hire due to understanding of college landscape

Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork said the school went through search firm TurnkeyZRG in the process that saw them hire new football coach Mike Elko because “they understand the landscape,” according to Andrew Hattersley of 247SPORTS.com. Bjork detailing the search process said, “We started the process Sunday night on Nov. 12. People think search firms pick