Tate Farmer

About Tate Farmer

I am a Business Management major at the University of Tennessee with a concentration in sales, driven by a strong work ethic, leadership, and discipline developed through both athletics and hands-on work environments.My background includes competing as a Division I lacrosse player at Queens University of Charlotte and working in demanding roles ranging from farm operations to warehouse logistics, experiences that sharpened my time management, adaptability, and ability to perform in high-pressure settings.Academically, my foundation is in business and economics, with a strong interest in the sports business industry and a broader curiosity across finance, real estate, and analytics. I’m particularly drawn to fast-paced, relationship-driven environments where strategy, problem-solving, and execution matter.My experience also includes coaching and operating a youth lacrosse program, strengthening my leadership skills and ability to work with diverse groups. In the summer of 2025, I worked as a warehouse operative at American Material Handling, further developing practical problem-solving and operational skills. That same summer, I completed a Data Analytics and AI Ethics course at the London School of Economics, gaining exposure to responsible AI development while collaborating with classmates from around the world.Long term, I plan to pursue law school with the goal of building a career at the intersection of business, law, and sports, whether in corporate law, sports agency, or public policy.

Experience

1. Intern

   Spyre Sports Group

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Memphis University School

  High School Diploma

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General

• Queens University of Charlotte

  Bachelor's degree, Finance, General

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, General

  2024

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Data Analysis/ AI