Achieving a top executive post at a major, multiteam sports and entertainment organization is a goal held by many in sports business. Casey Coffman has accomplished this twice, first as chief operating officer at Hicks Sports Group (Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars), and now as senior vice president of corporate strategy and development for Madison Square Garden Co.

Coffman said teamwork is essential in her post and that her experience with sales and marketing matched with her legal background — she was senior division counsel to Minute Maid Co. — have given her the skills to thrive at companies that own multiple properties.

“Having someone play the role of quarterback when you have a lot of resources at your disposal is very important, and I’ve played that role,” Coffman said. “Because I’ve experienced a lot of the areas, I can understand what each person brings to the table.”