Eric McCafferty is a highly successful sales and operations leader with over 10 years of experience in facility development, event programming, and operations. He has had impressive roles, including Senior Account Executive of Ripken Baseball and Director of Sales for Sports Force Parks. With his strong ability to maximize revenue targets through effective sales strategies and exceptional customer service, Eric has been able to exceed annual goals to achieve clients’ missions. A passionate professional who knows how to get results, Eric’s commitment to success helps him deliver meaningful results as the Regional VP of Business Development.
In his role, Eric spearheads business planning strategies and their execution. He is adept at discovering and leveraging growth potentials in emerging markets. Eric leverages his industry knowledge to assist cities in constructing exceptional venues for sports, recreational activities, events, and fitness.
In his previous work, Eric led the grassroots sales effort for Ripken Baseball for their weeklong tournament programming in all Ripken Experience locations. At Sports Force Parks, he built all events for Sports Force Parks @ Cedar Point Sports Center along with their other additional facilities. He was able to exceed all team and revenue targets that were promised as part of the public-private partnerships.
Education
- Ball State University – Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration
Notable Projects
- Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
- Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi
- Paradise Coast Sports Complex
- Game On Sports & Performance Center
- Holland Civic Center
