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Jackie Riggleman

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Professional Highlights

  • Opened two new baseball stadiums in Minor League Baseball: Double A for the Atlanta Braves (Synovus Ballpark in Columbus, GA); and Single A for the Texas Rangers (Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, SC).
  • Advised on the field build and field game day operations of the MLB Bristol Motor Speedway Event

Degrees

  • B.S., Journalism, West Virginia University
  • M.S., Sport Management, West Virginia University

Areas of Expertise

  • Facility Operations
  • Sports Business Strategy
  • Project Management

Biographical Sketch

Jackie Riggleman is Senior Project Manager at The Canopy Team, where she oversees project leadership, business development, and operational strategy initiatives.

Riggleman previously served with the Pittsburgh Pirates, advancing from Facility Manager of Strategy and Special Projects to Director of Facility Operations and Strategy. In those roles, she led business planning efforts, guided organizational strategy across Major League, Spring Training, and Dominican facilities, and managed renovations at PNC Park.

Her career began with the West Virginia Black Bears, where she played a key role in the opening and operations of Monongalia County Ballpark and later served as Assistant General Manager. She also held leadership positions with the Bradenton Marauders, focusing on sales, business operations, and community engagement.

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