Began at Illinois:
July, 2021

Education:
Lyznicki earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Business from Full Sail University in 2018. Full Sail University is a unique school located in Orlando, Fla., with a major focus in the sports and entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities:
Lyznicki excels in driving annual giving initiatives, overseeing donor relations, stewardship, and managing premium seating experiences for all sports programs at Illinois. His primary emphasis lies in developing premium seating packages, organizing exclusive donor events, and ensuring a seamless stewardship process to meet the annual giving needs of Illini Nation.

Past Experience:
Lyznicki has spent a good amount of time in the sports industry working as an Inside Sales Representative and Account Executive for the Peoria Chiefs, the minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. After his time with the Chiefs he later joined the University of Kentucky as an Account Executive and Senior Account Executive working with all Kentucky Wildcats sports.

Personal:
Lyznicki is a native of Watseka, Ill.

Last updated December 2023.