Front Office

John Algie

President & General Manager

The Ohio Machine President and General Manager John Algie joined the Machine after working as an attorney for the international law firm of Jones Day where he focused on corporate transactional work including mergers & acquisitions and private equity transactions. Algie previously spent three years as MLL’s Director of League Operations where his responsibilities included implementation and enforcement of the League’s on-field and player personnel rules, college and pro player scouting, and game operations management.

Algie was also one of the primary catalysts for MLL’s change from a 45-second to the 60-second shot clock that has been in effect since the 2005 season and currently serves as the Chair of the MLL’s Rules Committee. Algie is also a Trustee for the Delaware Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the Chair of the Bureau’s Marking Committee.

Algie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He also earned his Master of Business Administration from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. A native of Long Island, NY, Algie played college lacrosse for the University of Pittsburgh while earning his BS in Finance. He currently resides in Upper Arlington with his wife, Danielle.

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Megan Danner

Director, Public Relations & Operations

Megan Danner, a Tampa, Florida native, has joined the Ohio Machine as Director of Public Relations and Operations. Megan previously worked for FC Tampa Bay in the North American Soccer League as Director of Public Relations from 2010 to 2011.

While with FCTB, Megan led the public relations department, including media relations, public interaction, social media and website interaction growing FCTB’s fan base into the thousands. She also oversaw team administration, including player contracts, team travel and day-to-day player needs. Megan also managed the game day operations in public relations and player relations, including the credentialing process, press box, TV and radio broadcasts, pre-game and post-game player activities and online updates through the website and social media.

Prior to joining FCTB, Megan worked for Brock Communications, a full-service public relations, marketing and advertising firm in Tampa from 2007 to 2009. She was responsible for research, writing and editing, client correspondence, list services, publishing and the management of the internship program. Megan worked with clients in various industries including hospitality, marketing, banking, non-profit, development, education, entertainment and sports.

Megan, who currently resides in Victorian Village, graduated with a Bachelors degree in Communications from Auburn University with a concentration in Art History.

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Zach Heilman

Manager, Tickets Sales

Zach Heilman, an Ohio University graduate with a bachelor’s in Sports Management, joined the Ohio Machine as a Ticket Sales Manager. While at Ohio University, Heilman worked with the Athletics Department as a Marketing Associate where he dealt with game day promotions, ticket sales and coordinated Rufus Kid’s Club. Before starting at the Ohio Machine, he worked as a Direct Sales Representative with Insight Communications. Heilman oversees client correspondence and customer relations for the Machine.

Heilman currently lives in Westerville with his wife.

Dave Brewer

Manager, Game Day

Dave Brewer oversaw the proper execution of Ohio Machine game days including sponsorship promotions and giveaways, in-game entertainment and contests, as well as coordination of stoppage in play with production teams. Brewer also coordinated with game day staff on pre and post-game special events including player autograph sessions and meet & greets, high five tunnels and awards. Prior to joining the Machine, Brewer worked as a Marketing Intern for OSU IMG Sports Marketing and Camp PR Representative at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Brewer graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and a minor in Accounting.

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