
BIRMINGHAM SQUADRON
BIRMINGHAM, AL
OUR TEAM
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NICK WELDEN
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Nick was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a division 1 men's golf athlete at Loyola University Chicago where he studied for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Before joining Taymar, he worked for the World Games (a subsidiary of the Olympics) and have worked two different March Madness tournaments (Men's First and Second Rounds 2023 & Women's Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight 2025).
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Justin Johnson
DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES & OPERATIONS
Justin graduated from the University of Georgia and has a Master's degree from NYU. Previous work experience includes the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Braves, Aberdeen IronBirds, REVELxp and Boston College.
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WE ARE HIRING!
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
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PHILIP AKINS
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - TICKET SALES
Philip Hails from Demopolis, Alabama and attended the University of West Alabama, earning his Bachelors in sport management. He started his career in pro sports with The Birmingham Stallions as a PR Associate before pivoting towards Ticket Sales, eventually becoming an Account Executive with the Birmingham Squadron. Philip enjoys Collecting sports memorabilia, watching sports, building model kits, reading comics, and spending time with family and friends.
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ZAC SMITH
Ticket Sales & Operations Associate
Zac graduated from Auburn University in 2024. He’s a former Taymar intern who also had a stop at UAB doing ticket sales and operations. He’s excited to rejoin the Taymar family!