George Stieren

Mr. Stieren is a Public Relations Consultant and was the Director of Business Public Relations & Special Events for the San Diego Padres. He oversaw the club's public relations efforts and external messaging. His credits include coordinating the team's weekend-long closing ceremonies for Qualcomm Stadium and Opening Ceremonies for PETCO Park, Tony Gwynn's retirement and National Baseball Hall of Fame election, establishing a Padres Hall of Fame, as well as leading the PR activities surrounding the Padres ballpark opening. He began his professional career as a television sports reporter, before working in the minor leagues for three seasons, eventually serving as Assistant General Manager. Stieren holds a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Eastern Illinois University, and a Master of Science in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy.