Eric Clouse will oversee the Florida Panthers’ sales and service, corporate partnerships, ticket operations and live entertainment after being named the organization’s chief commercial officer on Sept. 15, 2026. His responsibilities will cover Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, War Memorial Auditorium and Panthers IceDen.
Clouse brings 18 years of experience in professional and collegiate sports business operations to the Florida Panthers. He most recently served as senior vice president of commercial at Etihad Park with Legends Global, where he led sales and revenue strategy for New York City FC’s new privately financed stadium in Queens, New York.
Before joining the Florida Panthers, Clouse served as chief commercial officer at Haslam Sports Group, overseeing the Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew. He led more than 85 team members across corporate partnerships, sales and service, ticketing, marketing and fan experience, community relations and business analytics.
Clouse has Cleveland Cavaliers background
Clouse spent 10 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, rising from manager to senior vice president. His responsibilities there included business development, inside sales, premium seating, and sales and service. His career has included commercial roles across professional and collegiate sports operations.
Florida Panthers President of Business Operations Michael White highlighted Clouse’s leadership and commercial experience. “Eric is a proven leader with a track record of leading teams and driving commercial success at the highest levels of sports,” White said. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Panthers family as we continue our growth at Amerant Bank Arena and across our organization.”
Clouse earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Kentucky. He also holds an MBA and a master’s degree in sports business management from the University of Central Florida DeVos Sport Business Management Program. Clouse will reside in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Sara, and their children, Ellie and Hank.
FSB Take
Clouse’s role covers the commercial functions of all four Florida Panthers venues named in the announcement. His background with Legends Global, Haslam Sports Group and the Cleveland Cavaliers provides experience in sales, partnerships, ticketing and revenue strategy that aligns with the responsibilities of the position.
Source: Original report