Ethan Folz
About Ethan Folz
Ethan Folz is the Digital Operations and Quality of Experience Lead at the NBA, with a background in digital operations and marketing.
Current Role at National Basketball Association
Ethan Folz is currently serving as the Digital Operations and Quality of Experience Lead at the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this role since 2024, he manages digital operations and ensures the quality of user experience across the NBA’s digital platforms.
Previous Roles at National Basketball Association
Before becoming the Digital Operations and Quality of Experience Lead, Ethan Folz held multiple positions within the NBA. From 2022 to 2024, he was the Senior Manager - Digital Operations, and before that, he served as Manager - Digital Operations from 2020 to 2024. Earlier roles include Digital Product Coordinator from 2019 to 2020, and working in the Digital Operations Center from 2017 to 2019.
Professional Experience in Sports and Marketing
Ethan Folz has a diverse background in sports and marketing. In 2017, he worked with the New York Red Bulls as Event Marketing Staff and had a stint as a Marketing Intern at Big Ten Network. Additionally, he gained experience in sports marketing with Rutgers University Athletics from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Early in his career, Ethan Folz held various internships, including a role as Public Relations Intern at Steinlight Media, LLC in 2016, and an Information Technology Intern at Chubb Insurance in 2015. These roles provided foundational skills that supported his subsequent roles in the sports industry.
Education at Rutgers University
Ethan Folz completed his Master of Science in Global Sports Business at Rutgers University between 2017 and 2019. His educational background also includes studying Psychology, Business Administration, and Entrepreneurship at Rutgers in 1970.