Wife. Mom. Husker. Bobcat. Runner. Beer Snob.
Hello! I’m Abby Jacobs (Sports Biz Mom) – a new Detroit area resident, looking for my next challenge alongside my husband, Ben, and our son Fraser. I grew up in rural Nebraska, but have lived in Southern California, Kansas City, Ohio, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and now Michigan! I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska and am a proud alumna of the Ohio University Sports Administration Program.
I love running, a sharp IPA or stout, scotch tape, bad documentaries, baseball, advocating for the homeless and pretending I know how to cook. I have been involved in the sports industry in some capacity since college, and have experience with collegiate and professional sports properties, agencies and brands.
Not only have I pursued a career in sports, I also married someone doing the same. After several years working for a vendor in the industry, my husband recently took on a new role with the Detroit Tigers. So, not only do I have my own professional perspective to share, but our Sports Biz Family is now also navigating life in baseball.
I started Sports Biz Mom in the hopes of providing a resource and network for Moms (or those who eventually hope to be Moms) working in the sports and entertainment industry. When I first became a parent I found it difficult to find examples of Mothers succeeding in the industry, and I felt it was important to share the stories of those leading the way. I believe women should be able to be personally and professionally ambitious, and my goal with this site is to develop, encourage and support other Moms in doing so.
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