Richard Gentile Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Thought Partner for Major League Clubs | Home Field Advantage | Fan Engagement & Retention | Quality over Quantity | Branding | Creative Culture | InnovationThroughout my career, I’ve been tasked to envision, create and launch from the ground up. Yes, it’s been fun! As a result of dedication and collaboration from every member of the team, my crews and I have made an enormous impact with tangible success at every turn. The results are evident within each department and deliverable I have been tasked to lead and develop.My career is centered around 17 seasons working for two NFL clubs, which included the autonomy to cultivate a brand and offer best-in-class storytelling in all platforms. Those years also provided invaluable lessons about creating innovative solutions for the various challenges we faced, with the understanding that each situation is a unique moment in time, requiring a high level of customization.Consulting for a variety of clients since 2014 created the opportunity to become a progressive Thought Partner for clients looking for an impact player. Projects include supporting NFL, MLB and MLS Clubs during their transitions to elite status in the crowded and competitive Entertainment landscape. Among key objectives is to become best-in-class with our everyday approach, giving us the power to inspire those we reach. Embedded in the transition to elite status is laser focus on maximizing each opportunity we are given to connect with people around the world.Being a Thought Partner for industry leaders, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and others, has been the learning opportunity of a lifetime. Supporting their quest to become truly elite groups, with the best facilities in the world, has given me unparalleled access to how we can succeed in the areas of engagement, branding, and the art of connecting Clubs to our most prized asset; our Fans. As Hall of Famer Joe Namath told me the day we met: "Without the Fans, we're nothing."

Tasked with improving all production spaces at TQL Stadium, including year 1 and year 2 upgrades. Led the creation and execution of Match Presentation on stadium displays, audio systems and upgrade of club-controlled content on all platforms. Mentored fulltime and freelance staffers, with the goal of empowering them to meet, then exceed expectations.

Thought Partner for creation of best-in-class production facilities. Primary focus on Raiders Production Studio, control rooms, workrooms, while maximizing the connection between Stadium & HQ. Overall focus on elevating in-house entertainment capabilities for all content and event platforms. Cox Studios in Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center & Allegiant Stadium opened August 2020. Each building is widely regarded as the premiere facility in professional sports.

Writer for The 101 Awards Show, Kansas City's salute to Professional Football.

Hired to support Dolphins efforts in the creation of a new Production facility, including full-service Studio Design/Build, Podcast Studio, Control Room and new Post-Production facility/workflow

Hired to support Cardinals efforts in the creation of a renovated Production facility, including full-service Studio Design/Build and upgraded Post-Production facility/workflow

Thought Partner for creation of best-in-class production/entertainment facilities, including spatial layout, scenic design, production workflows and storytelling capabilities. US Bank Stadium opened August 2016. TCO Studios opened May 2018.Supported the effort to excel in all areas of Fan Engagement: Storytelling, Brand Elevation, Production Design & Homefield Advantage on gamedays. 2019 Telly Award Winner – Set Design

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Visionary behind storytelling and execution of the Daily Show for all venues during entire Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Thought Partner hired to support the creation of an in-house Production/Storytelling department, as well as upgrades to all facets of Gameday Presentation. Key focus was the installation/programming of the first permanent Projection Floor Mapping system in the NBA.

Creator/EP/Producer/Director of all Broadcast and Multimedia content for the New York Jets. Broadcast content including weekly television programs, Jets Properties promos. Digital/website content including video content for Jets website, Jets app and Jets social media platforms. Jets Gameday Presentation with 4 unique shows: Ingress/Egress Show on 20 exterior pylon boards, 4 Gameday Presentation boards (2 followed our high-production value show 100%, 2 transitioned from our show to our customized graphics show with in-game and NFL real-time fantasy stats/updates), IPTV Gameday content for 2,150 stadium TV's, including controllable replays from all stadium cameras. Designed and created the broadcast production facility inside the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, including equipment purchase and system integration. 2008 design, fabrication/install in 2009.Responsible for all staffing, business planning and management of day to day operation. Chief contributor to the design and creation of MetLife Stadium control room. Executive Producer, Jets Gameday Presentation & Fan Engagement.

Created a new brand identity for the Eagles (1997). Executive Producer/Co-Creative Director of Eagles Preseason Games (2002-2008). Executive Producer/Co-Creative Director of Eagles Television Broadcasts (2002-2008). Leadership role in relocation from Veterans Stadium to NovaCare Complex (2000) and opening of post-production/game presentation facility in Lincoln Financial Field (2003).