Nick Zaccagnino founded Global Sports & Entertainment in 1996, and he continues to oversee the entire operation of the company, from celebrity and athlete talent production to live event management, to business development. Nick has worked on such events as Sports Illustrated 20th Century Sports Awards, The ESPY'S, and ESPN The Weekend. Nick began his career in radio, producing Jim Rome in Santa Barbara, CA. He also served as a producer for the top-rated McDonnell/Douglas Show in Los Angeles. He then made the transition into television as a talent producer for Jim Rome at ESPN. Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1989. Nick's interests include going to the beach, skiing, tennis, golf, basketball, and walks with his dog. Nick is married and enjoys spending time with family.
Julie Matz Senior Talent Producer
Julie Matz joined Global Sports & Entertainment in 1999. She manages GSE's operations and brings an extensive background in talent production. Julie serves as a senior talent producer for various television shows and live events, responsible for researching, soliciting and securing talent, as well as arranging their travel and accommodations. She also manages events on-site and oversees the company's additional talent producers. Prior to joining Global Sports & Entertainment, Julie served as a media liaison for the Women's Professional Volleyball Association and as an assistant at Smith Public Relations. She graduated cum laude from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. Julie and her husband, Greg, proudly raise two daughters, Anna and Kelsey. Julie enjoys running, tennis, beach volleyball, swimming, walking her dog and spending time with family and friends.
Shane Sabran Talent Producer
Shane Sabran serves as a talent producer, specializing in managing talent for red carpets and large-scale live events. He also oversees the research department, providing GSE clients with daily content to service their needs. Shane has served on numerous projects, including The ESPYs, the NFL Draft, Monday Night Football, and the Super Bowl. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts from the Annenberg School for Communication, where he was a member of Lambda Pi Eta academic honors society. Shane enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching movies and sporting events, attending USC Football games, going to the beach, and playing Tennis and Golf.
Ashley Van Horne Talent Producer
Ashley Van Horne serves as a talent and event producer and also specializes in public relations for our clients. Ashley has worked on numerous projects including ESPY Golf, Monday Night Football, the Super Bowl and ESPN the Weekend. She also managed public relations for over a dozen NFL athletes as a part of After-School All-Stars “Touchdown Shutdown” program. Prior to working at Global Sports & Entertainment, Ashley worked for the USC Sports Information Department assisting in athlete public relations and writing football features. Ashley graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2009, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Order of Omega honor society. In her spare time, Ashley likes to play sports with friends, go to the beach, attend USC football games, shop and travel.
