Texas A&M Sports Management Digital Yearbook 2017 SPMT Digital Yearbook | Page 15

GA Shawn Kipnis On what brought him to Texas A&M: “I thought it was awesome that you can get part of your masters paid for.” On his future plans: “I want to go into sales and eventually marketing.” On his dream team to work for: “Either the San Francisco Giants or the Golden State Warriors.” GA Tanner Holley On how he get involved with Sport Management: “I have always been interested in the business side of sports. I have always been fascinated by the offseason side of sports as well as the games. I love the trade deadlines, free agency period, and drafts of the major sports leagues. After finishing my undergrad, I realized I wanted to use my business background to try and break into the sports world. That is why I am now pursuing my masters.” Advice for his high school self: “Pursue a major you are going to enjoy, and go after a career you have a passion for.”