Jill Bodensteiner

Commissioner, Horizon League

Jill Bodensteiner is currently the Commissioner of the Horizon League. Prior to joining the Horizon League, she was Vice President and Director of Athletics at Saint Joseph’s University

During her tenure at SJU, Bodensteiner helped to shape intercollegiate athletics policy at the highest levels, including testifying at a U.S. Congressional Hearing on NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). In 2024, she was named Nike Division I Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports for her deep expertise and involvement in collegiate athletics and the success of the Hawks on and off the court and field.

During her tenure at SJU, Bodensteiner helped to shape intercollegiate athletics policy at the highest levels, including testifying at a U.S. Congressional Hearing on NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). In 2024, she was named Nike Division I Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in Sports for her deep expertise and involvement in collegiate athletics and the success of the Hawks on and off the court and field.

Career Highlights

• Saint Joseph’s University (2018–2026): Led SJU’s intercollegiate athletics, shaping policy at the highest levels, including testifying before a U.S. Congressional hearing on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)  She oversaw record postseason success, including the Hawks’ first-ever national championship game appearance in 2025 in field hockey She spearheaded an $80 million facility transformation, including the Maguire Athletic Center and new turf fields
 
• Notre Dame (2009–2026): Joined in 2009 after 12 years as General Counsel, providing legal and governance leadership for athletics. She served as sport administrator for the women’s basketball program, which reached six NCAA Final Fours during her tenure In 2013, she launched and oversaw the university’s sport administration program.
• NCAA Appointments: Served on multiple NCAA committees, including the Division I Council NIL Working Group, Committee on Academics, and Division I Women’s Basketball Committee
 
• Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics (2025–present): Focuses on governance, equity, and financial reforms in college sports

Tammi Gaw

Founder, TG International Consulting

With more than 30 years of experience spanning law, sports medicine, business strategy, sponsorships, and global compliance, Tammi Gaw brings a uniquely multidisciplinary perspective to the future of sport. As both an attorney and an athletic trainer, she advises leagues, federations, teams, and emerging sports organizations on athlete welfare, governance, business growth, and cross-border strategy.

A recognized thought leader in sports business and athlete protection, Tammi is particularly passionate about advancing innovation and sustainable growth in women's sports. Her work focuses on helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments, develop impactful partnerships, and build athlete-centered systems that support long-term success.

Tammi is an engaging international speaker, and is respected for translating complex legal, business, and governance challenges into practical insights that inspire action, equipping audiences with forward-thinking strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving global sports landscape.

Tiffany Cruz Oates

Director, Global Sports Consulting Practice, Secretariat

Tiffany Cruz Oates, Esq. is a seasoned legal, investigative, and policy strategist in Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting Practice. She brings more than a decade of experience advising executive leadership on critical, sensitive and complex matters across government, regulatory, and compliance landscapes. As part of Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting Practice, Tiffany brings significant expertise in government relations; education, labor, and workforce policy; and public-private partnerships to clients across the sports business ecosystem. She combines sound business and legal acumen, strategic judgment, and operational precision to help clients succeed in high- impact, cross-border matters – including venue development and financing, collective bargaining, dispute resolution and NIL compliance.

David Chadwick

Founder and CEO, RealResponse

David Chadwick, Founder and CEO, founded RealResponse in 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina, following graduation from Valparaiso University where he played Division 1 basketball.

During college, Chadwick recognized that a positive student-athlete experience had everything to do with culture, strong support services, and the relationships formed with coaches and teammates. This insight led to the launch of RealResponse.

RealResponse provides a secure, confidential platform for individuals to provide feedback on difficult or sensitive issues within an organization. The technology ensures voices are heard and people are empowered – with real-time, two-way anonymous communications, surveys, compliance support, competitive benchmarks, and data. These insights enhance communications between participants and their respective organizations and provide valuable opportunities to turn feedback into positive change.

In March 2024, RealResponse was named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Charlotte Business Journal named RealResponse as one of the “Fifty Most Innovative Companies in the Region” in 2021, and RealResponse has been recognized by The New York Times, the Associated Press and other national media organizations.

David and his family reside in Charlotte, North Carolina where he was born and raised.