“When you apply yourself and ask questions, you get answers, and when you have the answers, you gain the knowledge — and knowledge is power. Put yourself out there, feel uncomfortable and always look for ways to improve,” said Cody Nelson.
Alumni Cody Nelson ’21 turned his passion for sports into a career with the Harrisburg Senators. Nelson majored in marketing and was incredibly active on campus. He served as a student manager for the Ship softball team and helped reestablish the Theta Chi fraternity.
After graduating, Nelson started working part-time with the Senators, selling 50/50 tickets at games. Eventually, his dedication paid off.
“It only took two home series before they offered me a full-time internship,” Nelson said. “And then at the end of that year, they offered me a full-time job on the sales team.”
Now, Nelson is busy year-round filling the Senators’ stadium seats and contributing to the game-day experience. During the off-season, he focuses on outreach and plan...
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