GF Sports Expands Role for Executive Vice President Rich Lisk
April 14, 2020 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
New York Riptide News Release
NEW YORK - GF Sports, a live events and sports media entertainment company, announced today that Rich Lisk, who serves as an Executive Vice President for the business, is expanding his role to oversee all lacrosse and business operations for the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). In addition to his role with the Riptide, Lisk will continue to provide sales, marketing and operations leadership across GF Sports' portfolio of live sports and entertainment properties. Lisk joined GF Sports as an Executive Vice President in January 2020.
On April 8, the NLL cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season, concluding the Riptide's inaugural season on Long Island. The Riptide finished the season 1-12. The team was led offensively by rookie Tyson Gibson with 43 points on 16 goals and 27 assists, while Dan Lomas had 42 points on 21 goals and 21 assists. Away from the field, the Riptide had a significant impact on the Long Island community during its first season. The team donated over 3,000 tickets to local non-profits, hosted multiple clinics for local lacrosse groups throughout the season and impacted the lives of over 2,000 kids through their anti-bullying and anti-vaping school programs.
Lisk has more than 25 years experience in the sports industry. Prior to joining GF Sports, he was General Manager for the New England Black Wolves (NLL). During his tenure, the team went to the playoffs four consecutive seasons and Inside Lacrosse recognized Lisk as its 2016 General Manager of the Year for his work. In addition to his time in the NLL, Lisk was a General Manager of the Philadelphia Soul (AFL) and President and General Manager of the East Coast Hockey League's Trenton Titans, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL). Lisk is a graduate of Rutgers University.
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