Matt Gifford serves as the Vice President of Stadium Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, overseeing all operations for Busch Stadium. His entire career has been with the Cardinals organization, where he started in ticket sales in 1996 and rose through the ranks, notably serving as the first-ever General Manager for the Springfield Cardinals for 13 years.
Outside of his executive duties, Matt is a St. Louis native, an avid golfer, and an Eagle Scout. He was deeply involved in the Springfield community during his tenure there, serving on various civic and charity boards. He and his wife, Emily, have a son and a daughter. He is also a former college baseball player at Indiana University.
Interesting fact: Matt was a starting center on the 1991 Missouri Class 4-A state champion high school basketball team at Parkway West High School.
Matt Gifford
Vice President of Stadium Operations at St. Louis Cardinals
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Stadium Operations
As VP, he is responsible for all day-to-day facility operations, event management, security, and groundskeeping for Busch Stadium, managing over 1, 000 employees.
Fan Experience
Throughout his career, his primary focus has been ensuring fans have an enjoyable and fun-filled visit to the ballpark, a philosophy he has carried from Springfield to St. Louis.
Franchise Development
He was relocated to Springfield in 2004 to launch the new Double-A franchise from the ground up, successfully building the team's brand and community presence.
Media Appearances
Matt has no verified media appearances
Work History
6-2017
Vice President of Stadium Operations at St. Louis Cardinals
1-1996
Ticket Sales/Community Relations/Corporate Sales/Springfield/Stadium Operations at St. Louis Cardinals
9-2004 - 6-2017
Vice President/General Manager at Springfield Cardinals
10-1994 - 12-1995
Sports Marketing Intern at Indiana University Athletic Department
6-1994 - 8-1994
Team Services Intern at Continental Basketball Association League Office
Education
1992 - 1995
Education details unavailable from Indiana University Bloomington
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Location : Springfield, Missouri, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President of Stadium Operations at St. Louis Cardinals
