Our team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team is our greatest asset. Comprising seasoned professionals from the worlds of sports, marketing, and business, we bring a diverse set of skills and perspectives to the table. Each member of our team is passionate about sports and dedicated to our clients' success, working tirelessly to exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results.
Ray Erario
Co-Founder & Marketing Agent
Ray is the Co-Founder of Young Buck Sports Management. Ray obtained a Sports business degree from Arizona State University and is now a NFL/NIL Marketing Agent based in Scottsdale. Exploring marketing deals and providing insight on the landscape are also attributes Ray brings to the table.
Ben Clouser
Co-Founder & Marketing Agent
Ben is an ASU alumni and NFL/NIL Marketing Agent based between Scottsdale and Miami. He's also Co-Founder of Young Buck Sports Management. With a deep understanding of the evolving Name, Image, and Likeness landscape, he helps athletes secure lucrative NIL deals and maximize their earning potential.
Mark Clouser
Attorney
Mark E. Clouser is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Quintairos Prieto Wood Boyer, P.A. He serves as co-chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Group and the Transactional, Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group. Mark is a former NFLPA and MLBPA agent and has successfully negotiated 50+ professional contracts over 30+ years.
Mike Clouser
Attorney
Mike Clouser is a partner in the Miami office of Quintairos Prieto Wood Boyer, P.A. He serves as co-chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Group and the Transactional, Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group. Mike is a former NFLPA and MLBPA agent and has successfully negotiated 50+ professional contracts over 30+ years.
David Perez
Attorney & NFLPA Certified Player Agent
David M. Perez is a partner in the Miami office of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. and a certified agent with the NFLPA. He is a member of QPWB’s Sports & Entertainment Law Group handling contract negotiations. In addition, he has been a successful trial attorney for over 20 years.
Dalton Clouser
Attorney & NFLPA, MLBPA Certified Player Agent
Dalton is a Miami-based attorney and certified NFLPA and MLBPA player agent with experience in contract negotiation, business formation, and intellectual property. A former Division I baseball student-athlete, he holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State and a Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law. Dalton has negotiated 3 NFL contracts over the last 2 years.
Tanner Sampson
NIL Agent & Head of Basketball Operations
Tanner is based in Washington, D.C., and earned his Business Administration degree from Mount St. Mary’s University. He also holds a graduate degree in Sports Law & Business from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Before joining Young Buck, he worked as a brand marketing consultant at Octagon.
Ben Podobinski
NFL and NIL Marketing Agent
Ben is an NFL and NIL marketing agent based in Columbus, Ohio. He works with collegiate and professional football players to build their personal brands, secure endorsement partnerships, and navigate the ever-changing NIL landscape. A graduate of Miami University, Ben earned degrees in Sports Management and General Business.
Matthew Balsera
NIL Marketing Agent
Matt is a NIL Marketing Agent at Young Buck Sports Management, focusing on talent evaluation and brand growth strategies. He attended Florida State University, where he earned his degree in Sport Management. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in Sports Law at Arizona State University. He was previously with Lobue Sports Management.
Isaiah Gonzales
NIL Coordinator
Isaiah is the NIL Coordinator at Young Buck Sports Management and a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Marketing and Sports Business. With a strong understanding of the NIL landscape, he helps athletes maximize opportunities, build their personal brands, and serves as a trusted resource throughout their athletic careers.