The Ohio University Center for Sports Administration is pleased to announce Maggie Valerio Parker as the 2025 Darren Butler Undergraduate Distinguished Alum.
Parker was a graduate of OHIO’s undergraduate sports management program in 2014 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Partnership Sales for the Los Angeles Chargers. Her focus is on generating revenue for the club during what is currently one of the most exciting times in franchise history.
She was hired by the Chargers in 2022, tasked with leading the Partnership Development Team, responsible for working with club partners to deliver on positive business outcomes.
“Since graduating from Ohio University’s undergraduate sport management program in 2014, Maggie has built an exceptional career spanning the NFL, NBA, and agencies. Her strategic initiatives have made a meaningful impact across the industry, and she remains a dedicated supporter of our program,” Dr. Lamar Reams, Chair of the Department of Sports Administration, said. “We are proud to honor her with the Darren Butler Undergraduate Distinguished Alum Award and look forward to celebrating her continued success.”
Prior to working with the Chargers, Parker worked with sales agency Legends and the Golden State Warriors, leading the Chase Center’s building opening efforts in partnership with J.P. Morgan Chase. She also worked with the Charlotte Hornets, where she oversaw the organization’s launch of the NBA’s partnership patch with LendingTree.
“Maggie Valerio Parker exemplifies the caliber of leader we aim to develop through our Sports Administration program. Since leaving Ohio University in 2014, she has distinguished herself through her roles with the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and LA Chargers, consistently driving innovation in partnership development and revenue generation,” said Dell Robinson, Director of the Center for Sports Administration. “Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of sports business professionals and her ongoing support of our program make her an ideal recipient of the Darren Butler Undergraduate Distinguished Alum Award. We are honored to recognize Maggie’s achievements and grateful for the example she sets for our current students.”
Recently, Parker was selected to participate in both the Sports Business Journal’s Mentoring Challenge and The Collective Future’s Cohort. She was also named a founding member of the Leaders Club in Los Angeles, while also serving in various roles for Women in Sports & Events (WISE) throughout her career.
A native of Cincinnati, Parker now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Evan. Their family also recently welcomed their first baby, Lucy, and Parker says being a mother is the best job she’s ever had.
Parker is set to be honored in a ceremony taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at OHIO, part of the annual Darren Butler Sports Business Forum.
