Lynne Young joined Siena as the General Manager of Athletics Sponsorships with Van Wagner in September 2021.
"We're excited to have Lynne join our staff in what is a very important role within our department,” Vice President/Director of Athletics John D’Argenio said upon young's appointment. “She brings two decades of valuable experience to our office and will help us carry on the mission to build better Saints."
Young comes to Siena following a year as a Senior Account Executive with the Nextar Media Group in Albany. She also spent time as a Senior Account Executive with Townsquare Media from 2017-20, and with WTEN-TV from 2015-17.
A native of Saratoga Springs, New York, Young began her business career as an Account Executive with WHMT in Schenectady, NY from 2001-03 and went on to work as a Marketing Consultant for Clear Channel Radio from 2003-07 and for Townsquare Media from 2007-15.
Young earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2000, and was a standout women’s lacrosse player for the Minutewomen. A four-time IWLCA North Region All-American from 1997-00, she served as a team captain and finished her career with 161 ground balls, which currently ranks tied for third in program history. Part of the top-ranked defense in the nation during her senior year, she was named to the A-10 All-Conference and All-Tournament teams and helped UMass win the 2000 A-10 Championship.
