a seasoned professional in sport management, athletic administration, and event/facility operations, with a unique blend of academic expertise and over a decade of industry experience. He holds a PhD in Sport Management (Troy University, 2022, dissertation on college football fan experience), an M.S. in Sport Administration (Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 2019), and a B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management (University of South Carolina, 2011, Cum Laude).
Since 2022, he has served as a part-time/adjunct instructor at multiple universities (e.g., Creighton, Midland, Spalding) teaching graduate/undergraduate courses in sport leadership, event management, and sports communication—with course design experience for key modules. His industry career includes leadership roles like Director of Facility Operations at Atlanta United FC (2017–2021) and contractor roles for Major League Baseball (MLB) and Fan Controlled Football. Dr. Mashburn has published peer-reviewed articles, book chapters (e.g., in Encyclopedia of Sport Management), and presented at academic conferences, while also contributing to community service (e.g., The Center for Family Resources Board) and guest lecturing at institutions like New York University.