Staff Directory
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- Director, Key Partnerships
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Sean Siebenkittel joined Pitt Athletics in April 2018 with IMG College and carried on with Pitt Sports Marketing and JMI Sports since their launch in June 2019 as a Senior Account Executive. During his time, Siebenkittel has played an integral role in establishing new partner relationships for Pitt Athletics while also maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the region. In Spring 2024, Sean began his new role as Director of Key Partnerships.
Prior to joining Pitt, Siebenkittel spent two and a half years with IMG College in Cincinnati, OH, where he worked closely with various regional partners for the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department. In addition to his day to day, Siebenkittel works with volunteer opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and is a member of Teutonia Männerchor, a Pittsburgh German Club.
A 2007 and 2009 graduate of Louisiana State University, Siebenkittel has also accumulated corporate partnerships experience in the world of professional collegiate sports with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, University of Cincinnati and Louisiana State University.
A native of New Orleans, LA, Siebenkittel currently resides in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside Neighborhood with his wife, Amy, and their son, Maximilian.
Beyond the Bio
Favorite sports moment at Pitt?
The 2007 13-9 Pitt Football Victory over West Virginia. I was a student football manager at LSU and that Pitt Win catapulted LSU into the 2008 BCS National Championship Game.
What is your favorite thing to do in the City of Pittsburgh?
Attending as many concerts and sporting events as possible, while also experiencing all the incredible restaurants the city has to offer.
What do you love most about working in athletics?
From a sponsorship perspective, I love meeting with people and learning about what they value and then developing programs that drive that point.
Favorite quote?
“Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.” – Ted Lasso
Hobbies outside of work?
Watching movies, personal fitness, going to concerts and spending time with friends & family.
