Lisa Marie Czop joined the Nationals in February 2013 and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Ballpark Operations. In her role, she oversees the totality of the fan experience at Nationals Park, including food service, parking, retail, security, hospitality, sanitation services, and guest experience. Lisa Marie also directs all aspects of ballpark operations, including grounds, facilities, green initiatives, logistics, and event operations.

Prior to joining the Nationals, Lisa Marie served as the Director of Events for Brotman Winter Fried Communications, a full-service events and communications firm. In this role, Lisa Marie led as the project manager on events ranging from 20 to 10,000 attendees, coordinating all logistics and budgets related to event execution. Lisa Marie started her career with the USO of Metropolitan Washington, working closely to develop programming and coordinate celebrity visits to military members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Lisa Marie earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Rhode Island, her Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification through the Event Industry Council, and her Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) certification through the International Live Events Association. Lisa Marie serves as the Chair of the Stadiums Committee of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), an Executive Advisory Board member of the University of Rhode Island Harrington School of Communications and Media, President of the PTA at her children’s school, and Board Member for Pioneer Baseball League. Lisa Marie currently resides in Alexandria, Va., with her husband and two sons.