Lynx Front Office

Glen Taylor
Owner

On March 23, 1995, Glen Taylor closed the deal that made him majority owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He added the title of NBA owner to a list that already included international businessman, state senator, entrepreneur, philanthropist and executive of the year. In October 2002, Taylor became the majority owner of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx after a change in the league's ownership structure. Taylor had served as the operating owner of the Lynx for the previous four seasons of the team's existence, beginning with the 1999 inaugural campaign.

Taylor is Chairman of the Board of Taylor Corporation, located in Mankato, Minn. The Taylor Companies, which are involved in the printing, marketing and electronics industries, include more than 70 operating divisions in 19 states, three Canadian provinces, the United Kingdom, Australia and Mexico.

Taylor was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1980, where he served until 1990. He became assistant Senate minority leader in 1982. From 1984 to 1986, he served as Senate minority leader. While in the Senate, Taylor was instrumental in providing leadership in the areas of higher education, child care and economic development policies.

In 1997, Mankato State University awarded Taylor his first honorary doctorate. Taylor received the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws for his distinguished professional career and volunteer service. In October 2001, Taylor was inducted into the Minnesota State University, Mankato Hall of Distinction.

Taylor was born April 20, 1941, and raised on a farm 60 miles west of his current home in Mankato. He graduated from Comfrey (Minn.) High School in 1959. In just three years, he earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics and social science from Mankato State University.

Taylor lives in Mankato with his wife Becky.



LIMITED PARTNERS

WILLIAM F. BIEBER Chairman, ATEK Companies, Plymouth, Minn. Bieber resides in Edina, Minnesota.

RALPH W. BURNET Chairman of Coldwell Banker Burnet, Edina, Minnesota, and Owner and Chairman of RWB Hospitality LLC. Burnet resides in his hometown of Wayzata, Minn.

DENNIS FRANDSEN Owner/CEO of Frandsen Corporation, North Branch, Minnesota. A native of Luck, Wisconsin, Frandsen resides in Rush City, Minnesota.

R. WYNN KEARNEY, JR. Kearney is senior surgeon of the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Mankato, Minnesota ., and resides in Mankato, his hometown.

FRED LUTZ Lutz, a retired soft drink bottler, resides in North Mankato, Minnesota.

BURTON J. McGLYNN Chairman of Decopac, Inc. (a McGlynn family company). A native of Minneapolis, McGlynn resides on Captiva Island, Fla.

JOHN E. MOORE President of Moore G.P. LLC. Moore resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

THOMAS E. MOORE Senior Vice President Investments at UBS Financial Services Inc. Moore resides in Edina, Minnesota.

TERI E. POPP President Minnesota Military Family Tribute and retired attorney residing in Orono, Minnesota.

WILLIAM J. (BILL) POPP Owner/President of POPP Communications., Golden Valley, Minn. A native of Minneapolis, Popp resides in Orono, Minnesota.

JOYCE SEXTON President Sexton Family Foundation. Sexton resides in Incline Village, Nevada.

WILLIAM SEXTON Retired President/Owner Old Northwest Company. Sexton resides in Incline Village, Nevada.



Rob Moor
Chief Executive Officer

Rob Moor became chief executive officers of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2004 following 10 years as the team's president. While reorganizing the Timberwolves and building a first-class staff, Moor was also involved in securing a WNBA franchise for Minnesota in 1998.

Moor's strategic goals for the Timberwolves and Lynx revolve around customer services and a fan-centered attitude. If we provide great customer service and great entertainment we will always be successful, Moor says.

In a career that began at MGM Studios in Culver City, California, Moor was involved with the merger with United Artists and the subsequent sale of the studio to Ted Turner. Moor worked for Turner Entertainment for two years before moving to 20th Century Fox in film distribution. While at Fox, Moor had the opportunity to join the Los Angeles Kings where he transitioned his entertainment career to sports. Moor was the executive vice president of the Los Angeles Kings when he moved to Minnesota to lead the Timberwolves.

In addition to being on the executive committee of Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association, Moor is also active in fundraising efforts for several non-profit organizations. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Moor was raised in Europe and moved to the United States in 1966. Moor currently resides in Plymouth, Minn.



Chris Wright
President

This season marks Wright's 18th year with the Timberwolves organization and fourth as the team's president. Wright is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team.

He leads a senior management group that is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business operations of the franchise. By developing a culture where everyone understands their role and supports each other, Wright and his senior management team are integrating the business and basketball operations to meet the strategic and financial goals of the team.

As president, Wright also articulates the mission of the organization, which is to surround fans with the world-class athleticism and complete entertainment of the NBA and WNBA.

A native of England, Wright came to the United States in 1978. Prior to joining the Timberwolves, he spent three years working for the state of Minnesota, first as a consultant working on bids for major national and international events, including the programming of the $17.4 million National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. Prior to that, Wright also served as general manager for two Major Indoor Soccer League Teams, the Pittsburgh Spirit (1981-86) and the Minnesota Strikers (1986-87).

Wright, who graduated from Carnegie College of Physical Education in Headingly Leeds, Yorkshire, England, is very involved with a number of local charities and youth sports programs. He resides in Eden Prairie, Minn., with his wife, Walla, their sons Jeff and Ned, and their daughter, Christy.



Roger Griffith
Executive Vice President

Roger Griffith joined the Timberwolves organization in 1994 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Griffith, who played an instrumental role in bringing the WNBA to Minnesota, also serves as the Lynx' Chief Operating Officer. He oversees all accounting, box office, budgeting, finance and personnel operations for both organizations. In addition, Griffith is responsible for running the Lynx' day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining the Timberwolves, Griffith gained a variety of experience in public and private industry. Previously, he worked for Taymark, a Taylor Corporation company, as division manager for the ad specialty direct mail division. He also worked at Northwest Airlines as the director of internal audit and spent time with a public accounting firm.

A native of Shakopee, Minn., Griffith graduated magna cum laude from Augsburg College in 1984 with a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. In 1988, he earned his MBA in general management from the University of Minnesota. Griffith resides in Eagan, Minn. with his wife, Jean, and daughters, Emma and Abby.



Conrad Smith
Chief Operating Officer
smith@lynxbasketball.com

Conrad Smith was named Lynx Chief Operating Officer on November 19, 2008. Smith previously held the position of Vice President of New Business Development with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

Smith oversees Lynx ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, marketing, advertising, public relations and other business segments. Additionally, he serves as a community ambassador, helps drive marketing and communications needs for the organization, and operates as the team liaison to the league on marketing and business matters.

Smith has 26 years of professional sports experience, including the last 15 with the Timberwolves and Lynx organization. During that time, Smith was Vice President of Corporate Sales and Services and most recently, served as Vice President of Business Development, working with premier sponsors such as Verizon, Best Buy, Pepsi and Target.

A graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Smith first came to the Twin Cities in 1983. Before joining the Timberwolves, he spent four years as the Director of Corporate Sales for the Minnesota Twins. Prior to that, Smith held a similar position with the National Hockey League's Minnesota North Stars.

Jasmine Carr
Ticket Sales Associate
carr@lynxbasketball.com

Jasmine Carr was hired by the Minnesota Lynx in June 2010 as a Ticket Sales Associate.

Carr graduated from Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL in December 2010 with a B.S. in Business Management. While attending Alabama State University, Carr worked in the ASU Athletic Department as an Equipment Manager for the football, basketball, and baseball teams for four years. In high school Carr hosted her own radio show on Praise 1040 AM and was a part of many community activities through her church and school.

Carr is from Atlanta, GA and moved to Minnesota in June 2010 to join the Lynx team.

Amanda Collins
Community Relations Coordinator
collins@lynxbasketball.com

Entering her second season with the Lynx, Collins is responsible for coordinating all community relations platforms as well as managing the Lynx Foundation. Prior to joining the Lynx, she worked as an intern for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the client development and marketing departments.

Originally from Bismarck, ND Collins graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. While attending college, Collins completed an internship with the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League.

During her spare time, Collins enjoys playing and watching all sports. In addition to her passion for Lynx basketball, she enjoys cheering on her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. A figure skater since age 3, Collins enjoys coaching the sport as well. She currently resides in Minnetonka.

Alex Damlo
Ticket Sales Representative
damlo@lynxbasketball.com

Alex Damlo was born and raised in northern Minnesota and is a native of Brainerd, Minnesota, where he was in the choir and played baseball. He graduated from Saint Cloud State University where he was an accounting major and an avid intramural sports participant. After college he went to work for Citigroup and then Robert Half International before joining the Minnesota Lynx in March 2010.

Damlo is heavily involved in youth athletics and still works closely with Minnesota Youth Athletic Services as a Basketball Tournament Director. He helps coach several youth teams, assists in youth sports clinics and can be seen officiating games from the 4th grade level through college.

A huge sports fan, Damlo follows baseball, football, basketball & hockey and is a loyal University of Minnesota Golden Gophers fanatic! In his spare time he enjoys golfing, playing basketball, attending sporting events, and hanging out at the cabin. He is married to Kim, has a golden retriever named Bella and lives in Coon Rapids.

Joe Douglass
Group Event Representative
douglass@lynxbasketball.com

Joe Douglass was hired by the Minnesota Lynx in April of 2010 as an Associate Sales Member.

Douglass graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in May 2010 with a B.A. in Business & Communication. He has previous sales experience as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual, Acosta Sales Force, and Team Access Mortgage. As a part of the internal sales force Douglass is responsible for obtaining new clients, and creating new ways to prospect to markets. This is his first opportunity in the sports world and is very excited to get started.

Born in Chicago, Douglass now resides in Roseville, Minnesota. During high school and college, he was involved in competitive speech, drama and The Concordia Choir. During the summer he likes to water-ski, fish, hunt, and hangout on the lake.

Erin Henning
Fan Relations Manager
henning@lynxbasketball.com

Erin Henning started with the organization in the fall of 2006 and joined the Fan Relations department in 2007. In the role of Fan Relations Manager, Henning serves as the day-to-day contact for Lynx season ticket holders; planning events, servicing season ticket holder accounts, fulfilling benefits, renewing holders for the following year, and answering any questions that may arise.

Henning was hired as an intern in the ticket sales and marketing department for the Timberwolves in October 2006. She remained a full-time intern with the Timberwolves until being hired for her current position.

A native of Lake Crystal, Minn., Henning attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where she double majored in Political Science and Communication Studies. In college, Henning played lacrosse and studied abroad in London for six months.

Henning has been a sports fan all her life. She has been a youth softball coach for several years and is an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She enjoys being with her friends and family, traveling, listening to live music, and watching scary movies. Henning moved to the Twin Cities in 2006 and now resides in Minneapolis.

Carley Knox
Business Development Manager
knox@lynxbasketball.com

Carley Knox was hired by the Minnesota Lynx in January 2010 as the Business Development Manager. Her focuses include corporate partnerships and ticket sales. Knox comes to Minnesota after spending 5 years with the WNBA’s Detroit Shock where she was the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Knox attended Ohio University and earned degrees in both sports administration and women’s studies. She was also a member of the Ohio University Women’s Soccer Team when they won the Mid-American Conference Championship in 1998. She then went on to coach women’s soccer at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York.

Upon returning to Ohio she took a position with the LPGA tournament, specifically The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, where she worked with operations, marketing, and sales. In the fall of 2002 she took a graduate assistantship at Bowling Green State University, where she obtained her M.A. in Sports Administration and Women’s Studies.

Megan Luebke
Marketing Manager
luebke@lynxbasketball.com

Megan Luebke was hired by the Minnesota Lynx in February 2010. Her daily responsibilities include coordinating advertising and promotional campaigns, creating opportunities for sponsorships to cover game promotions and events, and developing team branding strategies through social media and viral markets.

Luebke graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in May 2009 with a B.A. in Organizational Communication. After graduation, she participated in Up With People, a non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado. Up With People involves a group of 80-90 international students working together to spread the message of interconnectedness between cultures through the universal language of music. For six months, Luebke traveled with Cast B 2009 around the world performing in international musicals, engaging in community service activities, and interacting with people from across the globe. During her time with Up With People, Luebke completed a public relations internship in Veracruz, Mexico where she utilized her Spanish speaking skills. She was also a music intern and an Up With People blog assistant.

A native of Montevideo, MN Luebke enjoys playing sports especially tennis and basketball. She loves to write, attend any fine arts or sporting event, and spend time with family and friends. Luebke resides in Edina.

Andrea Olson
Group Sales Representative
olson@lynxbasketball.com

Andrea Olson joined the Lynx staff in fall of 2008. Her main focus is creating group events for women's programs and youth basketball programs through out the Twin Cities.

Before joining the Lynx, Andrea worked in sales for both Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Financial.

Andrea is a native of Chippewa Falls, Wis. She graduated in 2006 from Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Fla., with a degree in Sports Management and was a member of the Lady Royals basketball team. Olson was introduced to basketball at a young age by her father, who coached at the high school and collegiate levels. She did her senior internship at Gold's Gym in Winter Haven, Fla. and started the Gold's Gym basketball league.

Olson currently resides in Minneapolis.

Katie Reed
Group Sales Executive
reed@lynxbasketball.com

Katie Reed joined the Lynx Ticket Sales staff in February of 2009. Her primary focus is to sell season tickets and group tickets, while developing and maintaining new partnerships, and expanding brand awareness of Lynx Basketball. Reed works extensively with local schools and student groups, and coordinates the annual Lynx College Fair event at Target Center.

Prior to joining the Lynx, Reed worked as a Public Relations Intern for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reed also interned previously with the Sport Management department at Minnesota State University-Mankato where she helped develop the MSU Scholarship BBQ event, which generates money for student scholarships. Reed also interned with the Saint Paul Saints in game-day promotions and special events during the summer of 2008.

Reed graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in Communications and received her master's degree in Sport Management from Minnesota State University-Mankato. Reed currently resides in Lakeville with her husband, Justin, and son, Jameson.

Joe Schwei
Ticket Sales Manager
schwei@lynxbasketball.com

Joe Schwei joined the Lynx staff as Ticket Sales Manager in January of 2009.

As Tickets Sales Manager, Schwei is accountable for maximizing revenue from the sale of tickets to consumers, groups, and corporations while managing the Lynx ticket sales staff. Schwei is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day sales process of Lynx full and partial season ticket packages as well as Lynx Group Ticket initiatives.

Schwei also serves as the owner and president of the Mankato MoonDogs baseball team of the Northwoods League. He has held that position since 2002. Prior to his time in Mankato, Schwei co-founded and served as Director of Operations and General Manager for the Alexandria Beetles of the Northwoods League for one year. Before that, he had spent the previous five years as General Manager of the St. Cloud River Bats of the Northwoods League.

Originally from Neenah, WI Schwei graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Minnesota and is currently completing his Masters of Business Administration at the Carlson School of Management. Schwei currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife, Tamara, and daughter, Maisie.

Aaron Seehusen
Public Relations Coordinator
seehusen@lynxbasketball.com

Aaron Seehusen joined the Timberwolves and Lynx organization as an intern in the summer of 2007. In October of 2008, he was promoted to Minnesota Lynx Public Relations Coordinator, and is responsible for handling all local and national media requests involving players, coaches and front office personnel.

Prior to joining the Timberwolves and Lynx, Seehusen served as a marketing and game management intern for the Dubuque Thunderbirds of the Central States Hockey League.

Seehusen currently resides in Plymouth with his wife, Anne.