Garrett Flowers

Background

Job Description

Lead the FP&A department and direct a team of financial analysts to produce the company’s financial forecasts, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, and add financial insight into special projects.

Company Description

Brooks Running designs and markets the best running gear in the world.

Employment History

Brooks Sports, Boeing, Zions Bank, Tri-City Dust Devils Baseball, Spokane Indians Baseball, Spokane Chiefs Hockey

Education

BA Management & Accounting - Whitworth University
MBA Business Administration - Southern Utah University

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

To provide insight into careers and life in the sports industry, spanning from minor league sports to sporting goods. Support in preparing for job interviews and perspective on what it takes to be a successful professional in any field.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

I am flexible for virtual meetings. When in-person is again possible, the Brooks office or Miir coffee shop in Fremont are easiest during the day. I can also meet near campus as necessary.

Additional Information

I worked for 4 years at Brett Sports, primarily in minor league baseball but also in minor league hockey. My experience there included stadium operations, concessions, ticket sales, and promotions. I now work in finance in the sporting goods industry.