Josh Glessing

Josh Glessing, Chief of Strategy and Corporate Development, joined the Haslam Sports Group in 2019.  In this role, Glessing focuses on strategic business and growth initiatives for the HSG portfolio of companies including the Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew, Milwaukee Bucks, HSG Ventures and HSG Real Estate. Additionally, he leads all M&A activity including the identification and execution of opportunities to grow the HSG portfolio via investment and acquisition. He oversees the development and investment strategy of HSG Ventures, an investment vehicle focused on investing in sports, entertainment, media and technology.  Select HSG Ventures investments include: WNBA (league-level), StatusPro, Misfits Gaming Group, Courtside VC, Wicket, Jackpot.com, Aston Martin Racing (F1), Homage and others. Glessing is also the acting President of Business Operations for the Columbus Crew during leadership transitions.

Prior to joining HSG, Glessing was a Vice President in the Global Sports Finance and Advisory Group within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs. He specialized in advisory and finance engagements related to sports franchises including M&A and development projects. In this capacity, he represented ownership groups in leagues across the world including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, EPL and Serie A. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2013, Joshua was with PFM Group advising states and local governments on large-scale capital projects.

Glessing sits on the board of Misfits Gaming Group and is a board observer of StatusPro and Homage on behalf of HSG Ventures. He is also a Board Member and Executive Committee member of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and Board Member of the Confluence Community Authority, which owns Lower.com Field and issues public debt to help fund stadium construction costs.

Originally from Wisconsin, Glessing received a B.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University. He currently resides in Columbus, OH with his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Greta and son Charlie.