LET’S PUT A PLAY IN MOTION
Frank brings more than 30 years of business experience, serving as a trusted partner and accomplished leader. He has a proven track record of driving financial and operational discipline while setting a clear vision that fuels transformation and innovation. A passionate sports enthusiast, Frank believes athletics play a vital role in shaping stronger, more well-rounded individuals.
Frank serves as Spectate Group’s president, and he’s happy to answer any questions regarding:
New development opportunities and facility acquisitions
Rink operations
Julie oversees marketing, advertising, and community outreach for Spectate Group, where she focuses on strengthening the connection between venues and the communities they serve. Her work is centered on building engagement, visibility, and meaningful local relationships across the organization’s properties.
Her personal connection to the sport runs deep—her daughter has been a member of Teams Elite synchronized ice skating for the past 10 years, giving Julie a unique, firsthand perspective on the skating community and the dedication it requires.
Julie serves as Spectate Group’s community outreach and marketing liaison, and she’s happy to answer any questions regarding:
Community affairs
Advertising
Marketing
Eric, originally from Rochester, Minnesota, earned a Division I hockey scholarship to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). He co-founded the Chicago Chill AAA Hockey Club (now Chicago Fury AAA) in 1997 and has served for more than 25 years as General Manager at Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills. Eric has also contributed extensively to youth hockey development as Hockey Director for the Ice Dogs Hockey Association and through leadership roles with USA Hockey and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI). In recognition of his lasting impact on the sport, he was inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.
Eric serves as Spectate Group’s director of hockey, and he’s happy to answer any questions regarding:
Adult and youth hockey leagues
Skill sessions
Tournaments and showcases
Chris is a former European, World, and Olympic figure skating competitor who brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to the sport. He is widely recognized for his figure skating commentary, having covered all major international events—including the Winter Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships—since 1989. In addition to his on-ice and broadcast accomplishments, Chris is also an innovator in the sport, having designed the Evolution blade and contributed to the development of the Freedom blade worn by former U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss.
Chris serves as Spectate Group’s director of figure skating, and he’s happy to answer any questions regarding:
Figure skating programming, including LTS and private lessons
Pro Shop and skate sharpening and retail sales