John Zisa
About John Zisa
John Zisa is the Vice President at the National Basketball Association (NBA) with extensive experience in referee operations and a strong background in sports management.
Current Title and Role at NBA
John Zisa is currently serving as the Vice President at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives in referee operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Roles at NBA
John Zisa has developed his career at the NBA through multiple roles in the Referee Operations department. He began as a Production Trainee from 2011 to 2013 in Secaucus, New Jersey, then served as Department Assistant for 9 months in 2013. He progressed to Senior Coordinator in 2014, Senior Specialist from 2015 to 2017, Senior Manager from 2018 to 2019, Senior Director from 2020 to 2021, and Associate Vice President from 2021 to 2022 in New York, New York.
Experience at Cutting Edge Sports Management
Before advancing within the NBA, John Zisa held a senior leadership position at Cutting Edge Sports Management for six years, from 2012 to 2018. His role as Senior Vice President allowed him to hone his skills in sports management.
Educational Background
John Zisa holds advanced academic qualifications in both business and sports administration. He earned an Executive MBA from Rutgers Business School (2022-2024), a Master of Arts in Sports Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University (2011-2012), and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors from Rutgers University (2002-2006). Additionally, he completed Certificates of Completion from NYU Stern School of Business in 2018.
Early Career with New Jersey Nets
John Zisa's career began with the New Jersey Nets, where he worked in various roles, including Basketball Operations Assistant, Special Assistant to the Head Coach, and Intern from 2005 to 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.