Former Pacific Lutheran University Baseball Player Excels as Sales Account Executive at SuperGraphics in Seattle
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 MattersKauffman'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.
- 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.
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.
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