Legends is set to reorganize the senior staffing atop its college division, EVP and CRO Chad Estis told me.
The company is slated to announce promotions for Tim Statezni, Dan Jankoski and Jay Lenhardt to create a three-person executive team after Legends College President Mike Behan departed to become the new chief business and revenue officer for Hornets Sports & Entertainment.
An official announcement is expected Wednesday.
“We aren’t backing off this space one bit,” Estis said. “... We’re as focused on the college space as we’ve ever been. We see tons of opportunity here in the future, and we’re going to be firmly planted in it with a lot of resources.”
Statezni will see his title shift to EVP/college -- functionally taking on Behan’s responsibilities -- after serving as Legends’ SVP/sales.
Jankoski will take on an expanded role as SVP/college, while Lenhardt will receive a promotion to SVP/college feasibility & strategy.
These shifts also come as Legends continues to see its college business grow.
The company has largely focused on significant facility redevelopment and enhancing revenue for clients such as Notre Dame, Oklahoma, USC, Kansas, Maryland, Wisconsin and Georgia Tech.
That said, Estis noted the ongoing evolution of the college industry enables Legends to continue to invest while offering services across its varying verticals to schools.
“We’re really excited about Tim, Dan and Jay and how we’re going to support them,” he said. “We know there’s a lot changing in the college space. It’s a super-fascinating space at the moment, and we’re all in to help these universities generate more revenue, provide best-in-class hospitality and services.”
