VICE PRESIDENT, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Robbie Artz was promoted to vice president of planning and development in January 2023. In this role, he is focused on long-term business planning and strategic initiatives, including ballpark development and working toward the next great home for the Rays in Tampa Bay. Artz supports a number of special projects with a focus on driving business development, growing community partnerships and positioning the business operations for continued success. He previously spearheaded the partnership with Charlotte County and the Rays spring training efforts, including a 2019-21 renovation project, and has played a key role in the development of the team¡¯s media strategy and partnerships. Artz joined the Rays in 2006 as an intern in corporate partnerships and spent time in fan experience before settling into the strategy and development function in 2008. He holds a law degree from Stetson University College of Law and a bachelor¡¯s degree in sports management from Temple University. A graduate of the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2014 and Leadership Tampa Class of 2018, he also serves on the Hillsborough/ Pinellas Area Board of the United Way Suncoast. He and his wife, Sarah, reside in St. Petersburg