Former Red Sox Executive Corey Bowdre Joins Lasell University

NEWTON, MA — Corey Bowdre, a proven business development executive who has worked for the Boston Red Sox, has joined Lasell University as corporate engagement officer, said the school in a news release.

Bowdre, who began his new position on March 1, will manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and be responsible for establishing, cultivating, and sustaining relationships that support Lasell’s mission to provide students with an individualized, career-focused education. Bowdre will be part of the University Advancement team and partner with Lasell’s senior management, Division of Graduate and Professional Studies, and faculty.

“We are excited to welcome Corey to Lasell,” President Michael B. Alexander said in a statement. “We look forward to Corey helping us forge mutually beneficial relationships with the business community to support the workforce development needs of companies while building on Lasell’s longstanding focus on preparing students for meaningful careers through connected learning experiences.”

Bowdre comes to Lasell from Bridgewater State, where he served as corporate relations officer beginning in 2017. He is also founder and president of the Bowdre Group, a boutique consulting firm specializing in business and franchise development.

From 1998 to 2015, Bowdre was a senior manager for new business development and premium sales for the Red Sox. He created ticket sales and corporate sponsorship initiatives while leading a seven-member premium sales team.

Bowdre began his business career in 1994 as a marketing and promotions assistant for the Atlanta Braves and later worked as an assistant marketing and group sales manager for the team’s minor-league affiliate in Richmond, Virginia. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1988 to 1995.

A resident of Weymouth, Bowdre received his bachelor’s degree in communications and sports management from Johnson C. Smith University and his master’s in education from South Carolina State University, where he is a member of the Board of Visitors. He also serves on the board of the United Negro College Fund’s Boston chapter and volunteers his time to a number of organizations.