The Business Behind the Game with Ryan Huzjak, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers
NOVEMBER 3, 2026Ryan Huzjak has spent his career at the intersection of sports and business.
“I'm one of the people in my community that could do this. So I got to raise my hand and do it.”
After playing college football at the University of Toledo, his career took him through organizations including the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears before bringing him to Pittsburgh as Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Greg Weimer sits down with Ryan to talk about what happens behind the scenes of one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, the importance of constant improvement, and the lessons from sports that translate to business and life. Ryan also shares what he has learned from the Rooney family, his role in growing girls flag football in Western Pennsylvania, and why patience, preparation and a willingness to keep learning matter.
In this episode, gain insights on:
- The power of small improvements: how attention to detail and continuous improvement can create a competitive edge.
- Evolving without losing your identity: why strong organizations can innovate while staying true to their core values.
- Preparation creates an edge: how routines, discipline, and consistency help you perform at a higher level.
- Patience over pressure: why long-term thinking often leads to better decisions than reacting in the moment.
- The value of being coachable: how embracing feedback can help you continually improve your craft.
- Be the one who steps up: what can happen when you stop waiting for someone else to take action.
- Learn before you earn: why early career choices should prioritize experience, growth, and the people you can learn from.
- Goals before coaching: why great leaders first understand where someone wants to go before helping them get there.
Greg Weimer
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman — Confluence Financial Partners
Greg is passionate about helping individuals and families maximize their lives and legacies. His journey began in 1986 as a financial advisor, and he went on to join American Funds Distributors in 1993, where he became senior vice president and served on the Board of Directors.
Greg attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a business degree with a concentration in computer science and mathematics. He serves on the Board of Directors of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, is Vice Chair of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, and is a Knight of the Order of Malta.
He was named Italian Man of the Year by the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund in 2024 and received the Community Caritas Award from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2025.
