Meet BDA
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BDA Sports Management Means Integrity * Commitment * Quality * Creativity |
BDA believes there is a great opportunity for athletes to transcend their popularity, visibility and resources into areas far greater than athletic endeavors. BDA challenges each client to recognize their unique position and maximize all long-term possibilities. BDA believes that the key to long-term successful career management begins with the establishment of intimate relationships between our staff and our clients. BDA Sports Management is able to deliver unmatched personal attention, with the business savvy and business relationships to deliver top of the line results.
Meet The BDA Team
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With over 25 years of experience representing professional athletes, Bill Duffy is one of the most successful and respected agents in professional sports. In 1998, Bill founded BDA Sports Management, a full service firm providing clients with high quality career management and the tools necessary to enhance personal growth and achievement. With each client, he focuses on individual needs and long term career planning. Bill assembled a knowledgeable staff so that each client receives unmatched personal attention and guidance. |
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Bill Duffy
Chairman & CEO | |
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Billy Kuenzinger joined BDA with over 15 years of legal experience in the private sector, during which time his practice included significant work in the sports and entertainment industry. Billy oversees all corporate governance, business and operational matters for both BDA’s domestic and international operations. Billy also handles and oversees matters for BDA’s players including endorsement and licensing agreements, complex business transactions, and general legal issues. |
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Billy Kuenzinger
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel | |
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Julie has been very instrumental in
the emergence of BDA as one of the leading sports management firms in the
industry. She oversees the day-to-day operations and manages all financial
aspects of the company. Julie has created business techniques that have enabled
the company to function with precision and flawlessness on a global basis.
Julie also works with the clients’ accountants, financial managers and
investors, ensuring that their money matters are handled properly so their
focus can remain on the court. |
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Julie Neumann
Chief Financial Officer | more... |
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Calvin Andrews has been involved in the basketball world from his early days as a star player at
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Calvin Andrews
Senior Vice President | |
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Kevin Bradbury brings more than ten years of sports marketing, brand/image development and business management experience to BDA. Kevin’s philosophy on player management centers on every player being their own unique brand with his focus being to provide clients with strategic guidance and leadership to maximize their potential on and off the court. |
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Kevin Bradbury
Sr. Vice President
Player Representation | |
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Mike Conley,
Sr. adds his expertise in the business and sporting world to BDA Sports
Management, joining the firm in 2007. As
part of BDA sports, he represents clients including the number 1, 4 and 21st picks in the 2007th NBA Draft, Greg Oden of the Portland Trail
Blazers, Michael Conley Jr of the Memphis Grizzlies and Daequan Cook of the
Miami Heat. He also represents the 19th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft,
Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks. |
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Michael Conley, Sr.
Vice President
Player Representation | |
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Todd Ramasar handles athlete recruitment and contracts while providing clients with strategic guidance and leadership to maximize their potential. Prior to joining BDA, Todd built Life Sports Management, a full-service agency designed to focus on the athlete’s life, both on and off the court. Todd managed talent acquisition, basketball operations, contract negotiations, pre-draft training and skill development as well as endorsements, resulting in millions of dollars in contracts for his players. |
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Todd Ramasar
Vice President
Player Representation | |
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Ugo leads BDA operations in
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Ugo Udezue
Vice President
Player Representation | more... |
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As VP Contract Research and Basketball Operations, David
brings 15 years of NBA experience, and 20+ years of business experience. David spent
ten years at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) in the capacity
of Director of Finance and Administration. At the NBPA David was the Players'
union in-house salary cap expert, providing both players and agents with
collective bargaining interpretation, advice and education. David also was a
key member of the NBPA Collective Bargaining Negotiation Team. |
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David Mondress
Vice President
Contract Research & Basketball Operations | more... |
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As Chief Marketing Officer for BDA Sports, Bill brings Entertainment industry expertise to help athletes project and maintain a polished image, and to maximize endorsement opportunities. Bill believes the key to effective player marketing is the definition of the target market, the identification of appropriate corporate partners and the formulation of an effective individual player strategy. Bill is dedicated to the development of individual marketing strategies that highlight each player's strengths, talents and interests. |
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Bill Sanders
Chief Marketing Officer | |
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As the director of public relations, Ilana focuses on national and regional media outreach efforts for BDA Sport Management, the company and its clients. With strategic planning, Ilana seeks publicity opportunities directly related to the endeavors of BDA clientele. |
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Ilana Nunn
Senior Director of Marketing &
Public Relations | |
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Kristina received her master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Utah and has since spent all her time working in professional sports and entertainment. Her sports background includes time spent with the Sacramento Monarchs as well as working with individual professional athletes, providing a wide variety of PR services, including red-carpet premieres, charity events, sponsorship agreements and executing media relations. |
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Kristina Andersen
Director of PR & Special Events | |
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Jody Evans joined BDA Sports Management in May of 2007. Prior to joining BDA Sports Jody worked for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2006-2007 NBA Season. During her time with the Lakers, Jody facilitated player and media interactions, handled numerous PR requests, aided in the execution of community events such as NBA Care’s Read to Achieve, and assisted with the nomination of Lakers coach Phil Jackson into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. |
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Jody Evans
Marketing & Public Relations Manager | |
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Nicole provides support to BDA’s player representatives, manages the clientele’s career/personal pursuits and coordinates various company projects. Her player representative support duties include planning, implementation of player goals, recruiting assistance, shoe contract management, and team communications. |
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Nicole Grubbs
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Jamar is responsible for assisting BDA clients within the east coast region as well as specific players assigned to him make a smooth transition to the professional ranks. He works side by side with BDA agents. Jamar is involved with many aspects of client management ranging from recruiting, shoe contracts, the set up of strength/conditioning programs and basketball skills training for BDA athletes. A former
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Jamar Smiley
Player Relations
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As co-founder and President of BDA Sports International, Rade is an integral component of BDA Sports International powerful presence in
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Rade Filipovich
President
BDA International | |
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Amy oversees the day-to-day operations and strategies of BDA Sports International. Her responsibilities include overseeing all correspondence with domestic and overseas clubs, general marketplace, and other constituencies. She manages financial activities of BDA Sports International and acts as a liaison in relations to compensation for clients and the company. Amy works closely with the President on client contract development and all client service related activities. She enjoys supporting clients to ensure that their individual off-the-court needs are met. |
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Amy Lee
Senior Director International Operations | |
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Vladimir (Vlado) Dragutinovic is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the BDA offices in
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Vlado Dragutinovic
Senior Director
Central European Basketball | |
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Quique was born and raised in
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Quique Villalobos Senior Director
Western European Basketball | |
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As Senior Director of French Basketball, Oliver represents several male and female athletes at the French Professional Level. Prior to joining BDA, Olivier worked in the financial department of an international advertising company. |
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Olivier Mazet
Senior Director
French Basketball | |
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Prior to joining BDA, Ranko worked for a well known commercial company in Kiev, Ukraine. After moving from Ukraine to Russia, Ranko held positions with high profile sportswear, footwear and equipment companies such as Nike and Intersport. |
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Ranko Mladjenovic
Senior Director
Eastern European Basketball | |

















