Episode 41: Drew Bentley - DC United/MLS

Kickin' it with Krish

On this episode, Host Krish Kumar sits down with Drew Bentley, the Vice President of DC United.
Drew Bentley has a diverse work experience, starting with their role at Myers Tree Farm as a Landscaper from April 2011 to August 2013. Drew then worked at Hy-Vee Inc. as a Cashier/Stocker from August 2006 to March 2014. Following that, they had multiple roles at Kingdom Hoops Basketball, including Marketing and Operations Intern, Site Director, and Tournament Director, from January 2013 to April 2014.

In 2014, Drew joined Simpson College as an On-Air Talent for 88.9 The Storm, from January 2014 to April 2014. Drew then transitioned to NASCAR, where they started as an Account Executive, Ticketing & Group Sales in April 2014, eventually becoming a Senior Account Executive from December 2015 to April 2017. During their time at NASCAR, Drew was responsible for various tasks such as group ticket sales, premium sales, season ticket sales, and managing ticket operations. Drew also contributed to social media strategy and content development, as well as production and management of Victory Lane celebrations.

In 2017, Drew joined the Orange Bowl Committee as a Manager, Ticket Operations & Analytics from April 2017 to April 2019. Drew then moved on to D.C. United, where they held several roles, starting as Director, Ticket Operations in May 2019 until November 2019. Drew then became the Senior Director and later the Vice President, Business Strategy & Analytics, with their most recent role starting in January 2023.

Throughout their career, Drew has gained experience in ticket operations, analytics, sales, management, and marketing, showcasing their versatility and adaptability in various industries.

Drew Bentley has a background in sports administration, business administration (marketing), and high school education. From 2011 to 2014, they attended Simpson College, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2011, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, focusing on Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. Drew'ssecondary education was completed at Burlington High School from 2006 to 2010. In addition to their academic qualifications, Drew Bentley has obtained certifications in Business Analytics from Wharton Executive Education in July 2022 and CPR/AED from the American Heart Association.