Jeff has been part of Sports Spectrum since August 1986. A Tyner High and UTC graduate, he oversees sales and day-to-day operations, working closely with local schools, coaches, and organizations. Jeff loves the flexibility of his role and the constant change that comes with each sports season.

He and his wife, Laura, have been married for 34 years and have two sons, Chandler and Riley, both UT graduates. Jeff is a lifelong UT Vols and Atlanta Braves fan, runs on vanilla iced coffee, and spends his days off traveling, relaxing by the pool, or making sure his yard isn’t the one the neighbors talk about.

Fun fact: He hopes to have grandkids while he’s still young enough to keep up with them.

Amy first worked at Sports Spectrum from 2012–2016 and returned to the team in January of this year. In her role, she helps customers, answers phones, and assists with heat pressing. Her favorite part of the job is the people she gets to work with each day.

Amy has been married to her husband, Brent, for 22 years. They have two sons—Brody and Sawyer—and a Yorkie named Bear. A graduate of LFO High School, she’s a fan of Under Armour and proudly cheers for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Her workday staples include hazelnut coffee, Nerds gummy clusters, and Dot’s pretzels, usually paired with “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. On her days off, Amy loves reading or relaxing with a good movie or TV series.

Fun fact: She met her husband in the third grade.

Brody joined Sports Spectrum in July 2024 and works across the retail floor—running the register, answering phones, heat pressing orders, grabbing lunch runs, and helping with whatever else needs to get done around the building. He enjoys the friendly atmosphere and the people he gets to work with each day.

A Heritage High School graduate, Brody is currently a student at Dalton State College. He’s a Tennessee Volunteers fan, a big Morgan Wallen listener, and a loyal fan of the blue Under Armour shoes we carry.

Brody’s go-to workday drink is a mango smoothie from Scooter’s, and on his days off, you’ll likely find him bass fishing or watching Tennessee football.

Fun fact: He claims to be the greatest shooter Heritage High School has ever seen.

Chris has been part of Sports Spectrum since 1999 and oversees the daily production schedule for the screen-printing department. He enjoys working with his coworkers and takes pride in creating products that make customers happy.

A Tyner High School graduate, Chris is married to his wife, Tracey, and has three children—Karys, Garren, and daughter-in-law Abby. Their home is completed by two doodles: Ollie the Goldendoodle and Mazie the Bernedoodle.

Chris’s favorite brand we carry is Under Armour, and he’s a loyal Tennessee Vols fan. His hype song is “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, and he never turns down something sweet during the workday.

On his days off, he enjoys watching football.

Fun fact: Chris loves to bake and cook.

John has been part of Sports Spectrum across two stretches—first from 2012 to 2015, and again since 2019. Before joining the team, he served 6.5 years in the United States Air Force. In his role as Graphic Artist, John creates custom T-shirt designs, prepares artwork separations for screen printing, and sends files for digital printing.

Married to his wife, Kathy, for 44 years, John is also a proud dad to his son, Jonathan. A Chicago Bears fan, he keeps his workday running with Diet Dr Pepper and the occasional doughnut.

On his days off, John enjoys precision rifle shooting, painting, drawing, and building things.

Fun fact: John says his favorite part of Sports Spectrum is the people.

Kirsten joined Sports Spectrum in August 2023 and supports several members of the sales team. She manages orders from start to finish—creating mockups, coordinating with printers and vendors, researching items, answering customer questions, and ensuring everything is delivered on time.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Miami University and has been married to her husband, Todd, for 31 years. They have two adult children: Will (married to Emmy) and Maddie, who currently lives in London.

Kirsten loves the people she works with. Her favorite brands include Ogio and Boxercraft. A Michigan Wolverines fan, she runs on a decaf flat white and snacks on nuts or Twizzlers.

On her days off, she enjoys baking, gardening, shopping, playing Mahjong, and spending time with friends.

Fun fact: In high school, she was a Wrestlerette—a wrestling cheerleader!

Pat joined Sports Spectrum in January 2015 and works in retail, taking on whatever tasks the day brings and helping support both customers and coworkers. Pat enjoys the daily interactions with people and the upbeat environment of the store.

Originally from New Jersey, Pat travels home often to visit family. Pat holds an Ed.S. degree from Tennessee Tech and is a fan of brands like Under Armour and SanMar.

A loyal supporter of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers, Pat starts the day with Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and keeps it simple with an apple for a workday snack. On days off, Pat loves spending time outdoors.

Fun fact: Pat is a very enthusiastic Phillies fan!

Phill joined Sports Spectrum in August 2024 and splits his time between outside sales and delivering products to customers. He enjoys seeing team uniforms come together and says the best part of the job is the people he works with.

Phill studied at Mercer University in Atlanta. He and his wife, Theresa, have been married for 45 years and have two daughters, Courtney and Carly. Carly and her husband Austin are expecting their first child in December, making Phill a soon-to-be grandfather.

A longtime Atlanta Braves fan, Phill starts his mornings with regular coffee and cream, a granola bar, and his current go-to song, “Evidence.” On his days off, he loves spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: Phill loves people—meeting them, talking with them, and getting to know their stories.

Ron joined Sports Spectrum in September 2022 and manages collections, vendor statement reconciliation, insurance, fleet needs, and building-related vendors. He loves the flexibility of his part-time role and the chance to learn every aspect of the business—especially while working alongside a great team.

Ron holds a B.S. in Criminology from Georgia Southern University. He and his wife, Sherry, have been married for nearly 35 years and have three sons—Matthew, Michael (married to Amanda), and Will, who started his career at Sports Spectrum. Ron is also a proud grandfather to two granddaughters, Kailyn and Myleigh.

A fan of Under Armour, Ron cheers for the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, Denver Broncos, and Colorado Avalanche. His workday staples include hot Dunkin’ coffee, mini vanilla Moon Pies, and his go-to hype song, “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”

Fun fact: Ron once appeared as an extra in a chase scene in the 1974 film The Longest Yard.

Steve joined Sports Spectrum in August 2025 after a 32-year career with Hamilton County Schools, where he taught, coached, and served as an Assistant Principal. He holds degrees from Carson-Newman College and Tennessee Tech.

In his role, Steve supports coaches, teachers, administrators, and small businesses with their apparel and sporting goods needs. He enjoys being part of the Sports Spectrum team and connecting with educators across the area.

Steve and his wife of nearly 25 years, Kim, have a daughter, Christin Grace, who is pursuing her graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology. They also have a Dachshund mix named Sadie. A devoted Tennessee Vols fan, Steve loves watching UT sports, sipping French vanilla cappuccino, and starting the day with “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Fun fact: He retired from education but still coaches every afternoon.