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Women in Leadership Profile Sacramento Republic FC Scoring goals for Sacramento A n up-and-coming leader within to join the club,” she says. “From day the Sacramento Republic FC one, it has been an incredible experience. organization, Sarah Schubert Everyone in the organization is focused on has earned gratitude and respect as the making Sacramento a better place through organization’s controller. Currently a United soccer. It’s a thrill to work with a group of Soccer League team, Sacramento Republic people dedicated to making an impact on will join Major League Soccer — the top North the community.” American league — in 2022, and Schubert, head of the organization’s daily financial administration, will help make the transition a success. Fully embracing equal opportunities, Sacramento Republic FC developed its Watch Me campaign, celebrating and supporting women in sports last summer. In the office, Schubert’s responsibilities include ensuring Schubert says, “The environment here is all the books are accurate and up-to-date, about supporting and growing our colleagues working with ownership and the executive at every level, and I always feel I’m a valued team on creating and maintaining budgets, part of the team.” and overseeing accounting staff. Beyond those skills, she’s appreciated for her personality and professionalism. “She’s quickly built a tremendous rapport across the company,” says Michael Thomas, chief financial officer. After 12 years in public accounting, “Sacramento Republic FC fully endorses women in leadership roles, and we’re grateful to the women leaders we have, including Sarah (Schubert), one of our rising stars.” — KEVIN NAGLE Chairman and CEO Sacramento Republic FC Invigorated by the team’s upcoming rise to MLS, Schubert concludes, “I’m looking forward to the journey as we prepare for our inaugural season in Major League Soccer. I’m excited for the new professional challenges to come, but the impact on our city and community will truly make this time special.” Schubert began with Sacramento Republic FC in October 2017. “My husband and 1050 20th Street, Suite 200 I have been Republic fans since the Sacramento, CA 95811 beginning, so I jumped at the opportunity 916.307.6100 sacrepublicfc.com SPONSORED PROFILE March 2020 | comstocksmag.com 29