Sean Kauffman '23, a former Pacific Lutheran University baseball player, has joined SuperGraphics in Seattle and now works as a sales account executive, handling accounts for several prominent Seattle-based sports teams.

Why It Matters

Kauffman's transition from being a standout baseball player to a sales account executive for SuperGraphics showcases the successful integration of student-athletes into the professional sports marketing industry.

By the Numbers
  • Kauffman had a career .387 on-base percentage as a three-year starting outfielder for the Pacific Lutheran University baseball team.
  • Zac Thorpe '01, a former PLU men's golfer, who is currently the vice president of sales at SuperGraphics, has been employed at the company since 2005.
State of Play
  • Sean Kauffman has been busy working on various projects including the Mariners All-Star Logo installation, collaborating with the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders, and creating album covers for UW Football.
  • Kauffman is aiming to expand his book of business and develop strategies to secure clients such as Nike.
Bottom Line

Sean Kauffman's successful transition from student-athlete to a professional in the sports marketing industry at SuperGraphics exemplifies the potential for students with athletic backgrounds to thrive in the sports business sector.