UNI Athletics has announced the hiring of Seb Gearhart as its new Manager of Business Development. Gearhart, a Cedar Falls native and 2022 UNI graduate, returns to his alma mater after working as a Partnership Service Coordinator for Appalachian State University’s LEARFIELD team in North Carolina.
In his new role, Gearhart will be responsible for developing and selling creative sponsorship packages, building relationships with companies, and maintaining partnerships with corporate partners. Mike Murray, general manager of Panther Sports Properties, expressed excitement for Gearhart to apply his experience and education to help grow the organization.
Gearhart holds Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from UNI with minors in Sports Administration and Entrepreneurship. He interned for Panther Sports Properties during his time as an undergraduate student and was also a member of UNI’s track and field team, contributing to their 2021 Missouri Valley Conference indoor championship in the 4×400-meter relay.
Living in Cedar Falls with his wife, Olivia, Gearhart is eager to leverage his experiences to benefit UNI Athletics and the community through his new role as Manager of Business Development for Panther Sports Properties.
