University of Akron

“We’ve been wanting to work for Charles Guthrie and with him going to Akron, the timing is right,” said Taymar Founder/CEO Mark Dyer. “He’s already making a statement with the hiring of Coach Moorhead and the future of Zips Football is bright.

“We love the MAC and now have the opportunity to work with our second school in this great conference,” Dyer added.

Matt Heiligenberg

General Manager - Akron

mheiligenberg@taymarventures.com

Matt graduated from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and began his career with the El Paso Chihuahuas as an Account Executive. In his spare time, Matt enjoys hiking, playing basketball, and video games.

Crazy fact: I have hiked into the bottom of the Grand Canyon

Item you can’t live without: Phone

Matt’s Hot Take: Friends isn’t a good show

 



Jordan Hayden

Account Executive

jhayden@taymarventures.com

Jordan is a graduate of Indiana State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. He got his start in sports with the Charleston RiverDogs, the MiLB affiliate for the now Tampa Bay Rays. Following the RiverDogs, he moved to Columbia, SC to work for the Columbia Fireflies MiLB team. After finding out he and his wife were expecting, they moved closer to family in Akron, Ohio. Most recently, he was an account executive for the Canton Charge. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, and playing video games with his friends.

Crazy fact: I played in a Legends of the South Baseball game, where I came in to play for Ken Griffey Sr.

Item You Can’t Live Without: My Xbox

Jordan’s Hot Take: Aaron Rodgers is overrated.