Leadership

Bob Moran

Bob Moran has been working in the tennis industry for the past 24 years and is a recognized leader in the tennis community.

He serves on the Board of both the WTA and the WTA Foundation and represents the America’s on both the WTA Tournament Council and the ATP Tournament Advisory Council. Under his leadership, the Credit One Charleston Open won the 500 WTA Tournament of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

In addition, Moran is a board member of First Tee of Greater Charleston, reflecting his commitment to fostering growth and positive change within the community.

Shannon Gabriel

Shannon is a distinguished Certified Public Accountant with over two decades of experience in finance and accounting.

She plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operational direction of the organization.

Charlie Howe

Charlie oversees operational and strategic efficiencies across all Beemok properties, and he identifies new acquisition and partnership opportunities throughout sports and entertainment.

He joins the team after 16 years with the USGA in their major championships division. With an extensive background in managing the U.S. Open national championship, Charlie brings a wealth of experience in the planning and execution of live events.

Ben Baumeister

Ben is a seasoned professional in sports and live events management with a robust background in event strategy, sales, and ticketing.

He is instrumental in developing and executing revenue management and growth strategies while ensuring an exceptional fan experience.

Ryan Henderson

Ryan is an accomplished professional in ticket operations with a strong background in managing and optimizing ticketing systems for major sports and entertainment events.

He determines best practices for pricing and marketing campaigns, structures ticketing databases for event sales, and audits event operations to ensure efficiency and best practices across all our properties.

Sarah Nelson

With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, event management and execution, Sarah leads special projects across Beemok Sports & Entertainment’s premier properties and events. Her career began as Special Assistant to the Founder of Sherman Financial Group, where she developed a reputation for delivering high-level, detail-oriented experiences.

In her current role, Sarah oversees a wide range of initiatives that elevate guest experience and player engagement. She serves as Chief Floral Officer for the Credit One Charleston Open, managing the beautification and floral design of all public-facing spaces—including player services, hospitality suites and tournament grounds.

Sarah also plays a key leadership role at the Cincinnati Open. There, she curates and produces signature fan and player-facing events and experiences, ensuring every detail—from floral installations to personalized amenities—reflects the elevated standard of Beemok Sports & Entertainment.