Our Team

Tara is an experienced business attorney, professional gift planner, and successful nonprofit fundraiser living in Washington, D.C. For nearly a decade, Tara handled sophisticated real estate finance and land use regulatory issues as a business attorney. Before moving to D.C., Tara served as Director of Gift Planning and Director of Major Gifts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she helped solicit and close one of the largest gifts to the UCLA College of Letters and Science.

Tara worked her way through college and law school, and earned a number of academic, vocal music, and debate scholarships which made higher education possible. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from Regis  University, a Jesuit college in Denver, Colorado, and received a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2003.

Tara is a 5th generation Oregonian from rural southern Oregon, and her education was key in opening many doors. She strives to live the Jesuit’s motto and “act in service to others,” supporting a number of nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. community.

Tara is a member of the American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industry.

In her role as a U.S. diplomat, Shari implemented U.S. policy as part of leadership teams working in challenging and complex political and security environments in Latin America, Asia, and Africa and at the U.N. She worked closely with U.S. government leaders and elected representatives, and forged productive relationships with elected officials at all levels of government. As lead in multilateral negotiations and interagency working groups, she developed strategies to implement U.S. policy goals in international organizations, balancing competing interests from political, governmental and civil society groups.

In her role as general counsel, senior corporate counsel and executive in both private corporations and in Fortune 500 public corporations, Shari managed legal department budgets and personnel, corporate contracts and compliance, helped develop and implement corporate strategy and goals, and  managed the successful conclusion of numerous complex projects such as mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructurings. Shari also was special counsel at a boutique law firm doing real estate, contracts, land use and oil and gas, and was a registered lobbyist.

Shari received an M.A. in International Relations from the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, a J.D. from Drake University and a B.S. in Spanish from Iowa State University.

Ronnesha Wingo is a dedicated chemist from Saint Louis, Missouri, and a proud graduate of Dillard University, where she earned her degree in Chemistry. Her passion for science and commitment to excellence have shaped her professional journey as she continues to grow in the field. In addition to her work in the laboratory, Ronnesha plays a vital role in supporting her younger brother, Ryan Wingo, and other student-athletes as they navigate the complexities of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. Her guidance and advocacy have helped young athletes make informed decisions as they pursue athletic and financial success. Motivated by her growing interest in policy and athlete representation, Ronnesha is preparing to further her education to attend law school.

Ryal later served as Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Colorado and gained additional coaching experience in club volleyball. Coming from a prominent Southern California volleyball family, he brings firsthand knowledge of elite athletics, recruitment, coaching, and athlete development.

At Prime 1 Sports, Ryal combines operational expertise, digital branding, and athlete development to help players navigate transfers and pursue larger opportunities with meaningful NIL potential. Based in the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia area, he supports athletes through strategic guidance, trusted relationships, and high-level execution.