#CollegeSeries Business Affairs & Facility/Event/Sport Management Night

Sponsored by Temple University's Fox School of Business

On Tuesday, April 26, college students and recent graduates are invited to go behind-the-scenes with business, facility and event management executives at this exclusive #CollegeSeries pregame event at Citizens Bank Park.

Event Details

  • Learn from top business operations and facility executives, who are an integral part of the Phillies’ Business Affairs department, during a moderated question-and-answer session in the Media Room at Citizens Bank Park. Panelists will provide excellent insight into the areas of facility management, food and beverage operations, retail marketing and special events, as well as share their career experience and advice. Speakers (subject to change) include:
  • Practice networking with Phillies executives and other special guests during a Phillies Networking Hour. Meet informally with front office personnel from various departments, as well as those who spearhead the Phillies intern and Phillies Ballgirls programs. Attendees are invited to bring their resumes. During this time, attendees are also welcome to take photos with the World Series Trophies, as well as meet 1993 National League Champion Mickey Morandini.
  • 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 night’s 6:45 p.m. game against the Colorado Rockies, which features Hatfield Phillies Franks Dollar Dog Night. Your game ticket also includes a $12 concession credit.

Additional Details

  • Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and features a Networking Hour, as well as the opportunity to take photos with the World Series Trophies and 1993 National League Champion Mickey Morandini.
  • The panel portion of the program officially starts at 5 p.m., and continues until 6:15 p.m.
  • The event is limited to 120 students. Interested professors, recent graduates, and parents of students are welcome to attend.
  • Dress is business casual.
  • Students are urged to ask questions throughout the program.
  • Program cost: $20. In addition to the above networking hour and panel, the program cost includes a game ticket to that night’s 6:45 p.m. matchup against the Colorado Rockies, as well as a $12 concession credit. Note: Following the event, an email link will be sent to each registered attendee to select the game date.

Speaker & Special Guest Bios

Salvatore DeAngelis, Director of Operations/Security, The Phillies

Salvatore DeAngelis was promoted to vice president, operations & security in August 2022 after serving 10 years as the director. Sal joined the Phillies as a game-day usher in 1994 and eventually transitioned into a full-time role in 1999. During his tenure, he has planned and executed such high-profile events as the closing of Veterans Stadium, numerous MLB playoff games, three World Series, the 2008 World Series parade, the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, annual sold-out concerts and ancillary events surrounding the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

In his role, Sal is in constant communication with law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels. He has worked to improve safety procedures at Citizens Bank Park which resulted in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarding the ballpark SAFETY Act Designation in 2019.

Sal was the 2015 recipient of the “Industry Leader Under 40 Award” and more recently was named “Professional of the Year.” In 2019, Citizens Bank Park received the “Facility of Merit for Safety and Security Award.” All three awards were given by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.

Moonlighting as an adjunct professor, Sal has taught at Holy Family University, Drexel University and Temple University, lecturing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels on sport facility management and event planning. In 2012 he published a chapter for the textbook, Distribution Decisions in Sport Marketing.

Born in Philadelphia, Sal received his bachelor’s degree in management marketing from Holy Family College in 1999 and his master’s degree in sports and recreation administration from Temple University in 2002. He currently lives in Cinnaminson, N.J.

Carolyn DiGiuseppe, General Manager, Facilities, OVG 360 at Citizens Bank Park

Carolyn DiGiuseppe is responsible for the day to day maintenance of Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Included in this scope are the oversite of municipal/state/federal mandates, contracted services, life safety systems, green initiatives, housekeeping, insurance requirements, facility capital improvements and oversite and the management of 23 full-time staff, including union building trades and over 200 seasonal custodial workers.

Carolyn is in her 24th year with Comcast-Spectacor/Oakview Group. In 2003, she was transferred from Comcast-Spectacor at the Wells Fargo Center to Citizens Bank Park as an Operations Coordinator holding several operations roles until becoming General Manager of Facility Services in 2014. Carolyn has been involved in the facility management of two MLB World Series, National League Championship series, the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, many world class concerts and 21 Philadelphia Phillies baseball seasons. Carolyn has held membership in the Green Sports Alliance, and Stadium Managers Association.

She received a BA in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration from Bloomsburg University.

Leila Graham-Willis, Director, Special Events, The Phillies

Leila has been working in sports and events for 31 years, including 28 with The Phillies. As the director of special events, Leila oversees bookings for Citizens Bank Park facilities for use on non-game days, managing all aspects of events including both sales and logistics. In this role, she has had the chance to work on events such as the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, Drexel University graduations, ancillary events surrounding the 2016 Democratic National Convention and most recently Upper Deck Golf.

Prior to helping establish the Special Events Department with the opening of Citizens Bank Park in 2004, Leila worked in the Sales and Marketing Departments for The Phillies. In addition, during the construction of Citizens Bank Park, Leila managed the selection and purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the ballpark.

After graduating college, Leila interned at Princeton University where she had the opportunity to work on several NCAA Tournament events for both men’s soccer and lacrosse. In 2000, she was the director of volunteers and special events for the NCAA Women’s Final Four held in Philadelphia. In addition to recruiting, screening, training and scheduling 700 volunteers, she planned seven key events including two fundraising luncheons featuring Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt and ESPN anchor Robin Roberts.

A native of Boston, Mass., Leila has a bachelor of science in economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bruce Leith, Director, Concession Development, The Phillies

Bruce Leith has been with the Phillies for 31 years. In his current role as Director of Concession Development, Bruce manages the day-to-day relationship with the Phillies’ concessionaire, Aramark, and oversees a team that has brought fans everything from Crab Fries to Dollar Dog Days to Manco’s pizza. Having received the Ballpark Eats award from the Food Channel for the best food in any sports venue as well as being voted by fans as the best food in Major League Baseball, Bruce and his team have consistently been recognized for one of the best food and beverage operations in all of sports.

Bruce was pivotal in the design and layout of the food and beverage areas and operations at both Citizens Bank Park and Bright House Field when they opened in 2004 and has been involved in the planning and implementation of 3 World Series, the 1996 All Star game, the Phillies playoff run from 2007 to 2011, and the club’s amazing 257 game sell out streak, as well as the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, many concerts, and various other events at the ballpark. In addition to overseeing the food and beverage operation in Philadelphia, Bruce has overseen the food, beverage, and retail operations at Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida for over 15 years. He also protects the Phillies interests in their minor league affiliate’s food, beverage, and retail operations.

Since serving as the club’s food and beverage lead, a position Bruce started from scratch in 1997, he has also served as the Manager of Event Contract Services. Prior to this, Bruce worked in stadium operations as the Office Operations Administrator and in the sales office. Bruce began his career working in the ticket office the day after his college graduation.

Bruce was born in North Carolina and grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Maryland where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Government & Politics with a minor in Economics. He currently lives in Cecil County, Maryland with his wife, Jill, and their three children. Bruce is very active in his community where he serves on many local boards and committees. In recognition of his tireless community service, he was named Citizen of the Year by the North East Lions Club and one of Cecil County’s Most Beautiful People.

Kristin Zeller, Director, Retail Marketing, The Phillies

Kristin Zeller is currently the Director of Retail Marketing, a position she has held since 2019. Under her tenure, Zeller oversees the daily retail business at Citizens Bank Park including merchandising and special projects. Some of her notable retail related projects have included the 2019 retirements of Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Jimmy Rollins, 2026 All-Star Game commemoration, the 2021 retirement of Roy Halladay, and the 2024 retirement of Cole Hamels. Zeller was also part of a group that designed and launched the 2024 City Connect Jersey program.

Zeller joined the Phillies as a ticket sales intern in 2002 before becoming a full-time employee in the Special Events Department in 2003 until 2019. As a Special Events Manager, Kristin oversaw such events as the 2018 and 2019 Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation Celebrity Softball Game and helped run events in conjunction with numerous MLB Playoff Games, the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Kristin was born in Myerstown, Pennsylvania. She received her BA in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Bloomsburg University in 2003, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was the 2003 Public Relations Student of the Year. She currently lives in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Moderator: Kenny Johnson, Manager, Community Engagement, The Phillies

Kenny started with the Phillies while still in high school in 1999, serving as both an intern in the Outreach Department and a game day employee for the Phillies Fan Clubs. While attending Villanova University the following years, he continued his office internship at the Phillies during each of his summers off from school until graduating in 2004.

In 2007, Kenny joined the Outreach Department as a full time Representative. Along with his colleagues in his department, he has been involved in the planning and implementation of many programs during the season that are geared towards evolving baseball fans. These programs range from Phillies Coaches’ Clinics and the Phillies Baseball Academy for kids, to high school and collegiate showcase tournaments for teens and young adults, to Batting Challenges and mini-Fantasy Camps for corporate sponsors. He has also overseen the operations of the Phillies Fan Clubs and managed its staff of game day employees.

Kenny now works in conjunction with the Phillies Outreach, Events and Sales Departments to plan and promote outreach and community focused events at the Ballpark and around the city, as well as to keep the Phillies connected with Philadelphia’s diverse communities. He also assists with the Phillies front office recruitment efforts and manages the Phillies high school internship program. Kenny currently serves on the PHL Diversity Advisory Board, the Healthy NewsWorks Advisory Board and the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Committee.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kenny continues to reside in his native region.

Special Networking Hour Guest: Mickey Morandini, 1993 National League Champion and Phillies Club Ambassador

Mickey Morandini transitioned to his role as club ambassador in 2018. He had spent the previous two years with the team as first base coach and baserunning instructor.

Prior to joining the major league staff, Mickey spent five years in the Phillies minor league system as a coach for triple-A Lehigh Valley and double-A Reading and manager for single-A Lakewood and single-A Williamsport. He also spent four years as head coach for the Valparaiso High School varsity baseball team.

A 1995 National League All-Star, Mickey played nine of his 11 major league seasons (1990-2000) with the Phillies and was a member of the 1993 NL champions. He ranks fourth in Phillies history in most games played at second base (926) and was the recipient of the Paul Owens Award in 1989 as the best player in the Phillies minor league system. Mickey was originally selected by the Phillies in the fifth round of the June 1988 draft out of Indiana University. As an amateur, he won a gold medal as a member of the 1988 Olympic baseball team.

Born in Leechburg, Pa., Mickey and his wife Peg currently live in Glen Mills, Pa. They have three sons: Jordan, Griffin and Braydon.

Networking Hour Participants (subject to change)

Group A

  • Carolyn DiGiuseppe, General Manager, Facilities, OVG 360 at Citizens Bank Park
  • Kenny Johnson, Manager, Community Engagement, The Phillies
  • Ryan Kologie, Coordinator, Human Resources, The Phillies
  • Jackie Sapio, Manager, Community Initiatives, The Phillies

Group B

  • Leila Graham-Willis, Director, Special Events, The Phillies
  • Anthony Figazzotto, Coordinator, Marketing and Events, The Phillies
  • Andy Mosiondz, Manager, Event Operations/Staffing, The Phillies
  • Tricia Rubino, Technical Project Manager, The Phillies

Group C

  • Scott Brandreth, Director, Promotions, The Phillies
  • TJ Farrell, Coordinator, Community and Charity Events, The Phillies
  • Kathy Killian, Vice President, Administration, The Phillies

Group D

  • Sal DeAngelis, Director, Operations/Facilities, The Phillies
  • Kristin Zeller, Director, Retail Marketing, The Phillies
  • Bruce Leith, Director, Concession Development, The Phillies
  • Ryan Simon, Manager, Ticket Services, The Phillies

2022 Phillies Spring #CollegeSeries Sessions

The 2024 spring #CollegeSeries sessions will be held from 4 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., followed by the 6:40 p.m. Phillies game, on the below dates:

The Phillies will also be hosting summer and fall sessions for the #CollegeSeries sponsored by Temple University’s Fox School of Business, with session details and on-sale dates to be announced later this spring.

  • The 2024 summer #CollegeSeries session will be held on August 13.
  • The 2024 fall #CollegeSeries sessions will be held on September 10-11 and September 23-24.
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