Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

Gage is the Events and Marketing Manager for Maggie Daley Park, a 20-acre park located in the heart of Chicago. He is responsible for generating revenue on behalf of the Chicago Park District through public and private event rentals, athletic, film, promotional events, wedding ceremonies, field trips and product activations, as well as sponsorship and advertising opportunities. He spearheads and executes over 150 events per year. Gage also manages the parks social media to drive consumer engagement and is responsible for all print and digital marketing materials.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Since joining Maggie Daley Park in 2022, Gage has had many accomplishments, including a 200% increase in social media engagement and the successful negotiation of over $1 million in sponsorship deals and event revenue. Prior to his role at Maggie Daley Park, Gage was a Manager of Expansion for an education foundation, where he drove national growth initiatives to expand the organizations footprint. He was also an English teacher in Thailand where he taught English as a second language for high school-aged students.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • Certified Business Negotiator (CBN)

EDUCATION

Gage has a bachelors degree in marketing from North Dakota State University. He is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois.