Richard Krezwick, Managing Director
Richard Krezwick serves as the Managing Director of the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission (MSEC). He has been on the MSEC Board of Directors for almost 10 years. In July 2006 Krezwick agreed to oversee the organization's day-to-day strategic, marketing and sales operations while leading the Commission's efforts to attract major sports events and film projects to the Commonwealth, in addition to his Board responsibilities. He is also an active member of the Boston business community and serves on several area Boards.

Krezwick has an extensive background in the sports and entertainment fields. He served as the President & CEO of the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston as well as Executive Vice-President of the Boston Bruins from 1996 to 2005. Krezwick's previous experience includes five years in the broadcast business, as well as a long career in arena, stadium and sports management. He is well known in the concert touring industry and the family show arena.

Jonathan H. Paris, Executive Director
Jonathan Paris joined the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission (MSEC) in May of 1999.  Mr. Paris currently serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Sports Partnership, the sports division of the MSEC, overseeing the day-to-say operation of the MSP, including the research and preparation of event bids; event support for upcoming confirmed events and meetings; and marketing and business development initiatives in the sports industry for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Over the past 8 years, Mr. Paris has been involved in the successful bids for of the 2002 US Olympic Committee Board of Director's Meeting, the 2003-2008 USA Track & Field Indoor Championship, the 2006 World Men's Curling Championship, the 2006 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships and the 2008 USA Gymnastics Visa Championships, to name just a few.  In 2006, Mr. Paris served as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the local organizing committee of the 2006 NCAA Division I Women’s Final Four held at the TD Banknorth Garden.  Additionally, Mr. Paris has played an active role in the local management of the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials and the US Figure Skating National Championships. Currently, Mr. Paris is serving on the local organizing committees of the 2008 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, the 2008 USA Gymnastics Visa Championships and the 2009 World Junior Field Hockey Championships.

Prior to joining MSEC, Mr. Paris worked for the Atlanta Sports Council and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. He received a M.S. in Sport Management from Georgia Southern University and a B.S. in Biology from Hampden-Sydney College. He lives in Milton with his wife Sarah, daughter Isabella and son Steven.

Shannah McArdle, Manger of Events
Shannah McArdle recently joined the Massachusetts Sports Partnership.  As the Manager of Events, Shannah assists with the research and preparation of event bids and event support for upcoming confirmed events and meetings.   Prior to joining MSP she worked as the External Affairs Coordinator in the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Athletics where she oversaw the marketing, promotion and event management of River Hawk athletic events. Shannah earned a M.ED.  from Springfield College where she specialized in Athletic Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.  She currently lives in Somerville, MA.

Catherine Onasanya, Office Manager
Catherine Onasanya joined the Massachusetts Sports Partnership staff in February of 2007. As Office Manager, her responsibilities include overseeing day to day office operations, event support, and assisting the Manager of Events and Executive Director. Ms. Onasanya assists with bid preparation, event research and event management support of MSP projects. Additionally, Ms. Onasanya assists the Massachusetts Film Office, a division of the Massachusetts Sports & Entertainment Commission. Ms. Onasanya is a graduate of Regis College where she received a BA in Communications.