Deric Manrique joined the New York Mets in May 2023 and is currently the Vice President of Premium Sales & Experience. In this role, Deric serves as the strategic revenue-driving lead for all Luxury Suite and Premium Seating initiatives at Citi Field. Before joining the Mets, Deric was Managing Director of Premium Partnerships at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and the New Jersey Devils. Deric has previously worked in Premium Seating and Ticket Sales departments with UBS Arena/New York Islanders, U.S. Bank Stadium/Minnesota Vikings, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. A Sioux City, IA native, Deric attended the University of Nebraska and Northern Iowa on baseball scholarships. While at Northern Iowa, he graduated with a Business Marketing degree and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Sports Management from Georgetown University.