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Executive Director
Nikki Balich
Powering Arizona Through Sport
Nikki Balich leads the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission, guiding its vision, partnerships, and family of sports properties. Her focus is on bringing people and organizations together to create opportunities for athletes, strengthen communities, and expand the impact of sports across Arizona.
Working alongside ASEC’s board, staff, sponsors, and community partners, Nikki connects event production with a larger purpose. Through #ImpactArizona, she helps keep the commission’s work centered on the athletes, families, and communities it serves.
“The real success of our work isn’t measured in headlines. It’s measured in opportunity created for others.”Nikki Balich
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Joey Cammarata
Event Operations Manager
Joey Cammarata supports the planning and execution of ASEC events, helping turn event plans into organized, welcoming experiences for athletes, coaches, and guests. His work centers on coordinating logistics, supporting event preparation, and keeping the many moving parts of a tournament or program working together. From setup through event day, Joey helps deliver the details that make participation possible.
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Derek Angelo
Event Operations Manager
Derek Angelo helps coordinate the operational details that bring ASEC’s events and programs to life. He supports event planning, preparation, and execution, working with the team to keep priorities clear and activity moving smoothly. His role connects the work behind the scenes with the experience of the athletes, coaches, partners, and communities who take part.
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Cassidy Cammarata
Internship Program Coordinator & Event Operations Specialist
Cassidy Cammarata connects emerging professionals with the experience of working in sports and events. She supports ASEC’s internship program while contributing to event planning and execution. Her role brings learning and participation together, helping interns understand the work behind successful events while supporting the team’s day to day operational needs.
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Leanne Scheub
Accounting
Leanne Scheub supports the financial organization that helps ASEC carry out its mission. Her accounting role focuses on keeping financial information organized and supporting the administrative work behind the commission’s events and programs. Working with the ASEC team, she helps maintain the attention to detail and accountability that support responsible operations.
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Wyley Draheim
Event / Office Operations Coordinator
Wyley Draheim helps keep ASEC’s office and event operations connected and organized. Wyley supports day to day coordination, event preparation, and administrative needs across the team. The role helps information and logistics move smoothly between planning and execution, giving staff the support they need to deliver ASEC’s programs.