GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Athletics department has announced the promotion of Sam Utesch to the Assistant Athletic Director for Events & Operations. Utesch joined the Phoenix as the Director of Athletics Events & Operations in the winter of 2025.

Utesch is in charge of gameday operations, facility management, and external rentals for the Phoenix Athletic Department. With the promotion, he will oversee game contracts and referee assignments for Phoenix athletic events.

"I am truly honored to be part of an athletic department with such incredible momentum and a strong reputation within our community," said Utesch. "I'm grateful for the opportunities UW-Green Bay has provided and excited for what lies ahead. I look forward to continuing to support the success of Phoenix Athletics and helping build on the outstanding work already taking place across our department."

Utesch previously served as an Event Management Intern with the Phoenix during the 2024-25 season. Simultaneously, Utesch served as the Director of Athletics at the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh. Previously, the Algoma, Wis., native interned in various roles in the St. Norbert and Ripon Athletic Departments.

Utesch graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Ripon in 2023 and a Master of Business Administration from Concordia in the fall of last year.

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