Ford Field Supervisor Talks About Preparing for Lions Monday Night Football Game

October 28, 2025

A group of youth from Jack & Jill of America's Detroit Chapter conducted an interview at Ford Field on a warm Saturday afternoon, two days before a Lions-Buccaneers game. They spoke with Blake, an event supervisor who manages a team overseeing seating sections in the stadium's lower bowl area. Blake, who was formerly involved with Jack & Jill as a teen leader in the Midwest region, supervises approximately twelve employees and ensures guests have positive experiences during games and events.

Who is affected

Blake (event supervisor and former Jack & Jill member)
Blake's team of approximately 12 employees who work sections 121-126
Stadium employees in various roles (security, marketing, events, cleaning, coaches, and players)
Boys & Girls Club youth participating in football activities at Ford Field
Detroit Lions fans and stadium attendees

What action is being taken

Blake is supervising an events team in the lower bowl area of Ford Field
Blake's team is overseeing sections 121-126
Stadium employees are preparing for the Monday night game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Boys & Girls Club football activities are taking place at Ford Field

Why it matters

This highlights the extensive workforce and coordination required to operate a major sports venue and host professional football games. It demonstrates career opportunities available in stadium operations and event management, while also showing how youth organizations like Jack & Jill can foster future professionals in various industries. The connection between Blake's past involvement with Jack & Jill and her current career illustrates how youth leadership experiences can translate into professional success.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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