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Glenn GeffnerMarquette University

Johnston Hall, 539

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-1331Personal Website

Instructor of Practice, Sports Communication

Education

BSJ, Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism

Courses Taught

COMM 4931: Sports Broadcasting
SPCM 4000: Sports Promotion

Professional Experience

  • Spent 31 years in baseball as a broadcaster and senior-level communications executive with the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins

  • Served as Director of Public Relations for the Padres before transitioning into the broadcast booth

  • Was a part of two World Series championship teams (2004 and 2007) with the Red Sox, serving as Vice President of Communications before making the full-time move to broadcasting

  • Spent 15 seasons as radio voice of the Miami Marlins

  • Hosted pregame and postgame shows, offseason Hot Stove shows, daily and weekly television and digital shows, podcasts and more

  • Partnered with three Hall of Fame broadcasters, one at each major league stop

  • Transitioned into academia in 2021 and taught a variety of Sports Communication and Media History courses at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL and the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL