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James Collins

Ravi Surampudi

Ravi Surampudi

An established sports business professional with 20+ years leading successful teams in the NBA, NHL, AHL, and ECHL, James has spent his career driving revenues in Ticket Sales and Premium Seating.  


In his current role as VP of Business Operations for the San Jose Barracuda James manages the day to day business for the Sharks AHL affiliate

An established sports business professional with 20+ years leading successful teams in the NBA, NHL, AHL, and ECHL, James has spent his career driving revenues in Ticket Sales and Premium Seating.  


In his current role as VP of Business Operations for the San Jose Barracuda James manages the day to day business for the Sharks AHL affiliate including overseeing sales, marketing, social media, game presentation, and the Barracuda PR efforts.  


James is a native of Long Island, New York and lives in Mountain View, CA with his wife Anna and their two sons Liam and Maddox.      

Ravi Surampudi

Ravi Surampudi

Ravi Surampudi

 

Ravi is the driving force behind Champions For All, bringing both passion and perseverance to the initiative. Living on the autism spectrum and determined to build a career in professional sports, Ravi has worked tirelessly to earn the education and experience needed to break into the industry.


His career path includes service in governme

 

Ravi is the driving force behind Champions For All, bringing both passion and perseverance to the initiative. Living on the autism spectrum and determined to build a career in professional sports, Ravi has worked tirelessly to earn the education and experience needed to break into the industry.


His career path includes service in government, most recently as a Grant Management Specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as a variety of roles across professional sports. Ravi has contributed to organizations such as the LA Angels, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Cowboys in Guest Services, and supported Ticket Operations with the Cincinnati Cyclones and Miami Dolphins.

How Champions For All Came To Be

 

James and Ravi first met in the summer of 2011 at an ECHL Career Fair in Las Vegas, where their shared passion for sports and career development sparked an initial connection. Their paths crossed again in 2017 when James launched the Accelerated Sports Career Academy (ASCA), a program designed to help aspiring professionals break into the sports industry. Ravi became one of more than 200 students ASCA successfully placed into professional sports roles.


Over the years, James and Ravi kept in touch, maintaining a mutual respect and friendship. At Ravi’s urging, the two decided to launch Champions for All, an initiative focused on empowering individuals on the autism spectrum to pursue careers in sports.


As someone living on the spectrum himself, Ravi had faced significant challenges breaking into the professional sports world. His experiences fueled a desire to support others navigating similar paths—offering them insight, encouragement, and a clearer path to success. James, a father to a child with special needs, deeply connected with Ravi’s mission. He brings the same care, empathy, and dedication to ensuring that those on the spectrum have equal access to opportunities in sports.


Together, James and Ravi are committed to leveling the playing field—because talent and passion should be what defines success, not circumstance.

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