Began at Auburn: January 2026

Education: Riesenberg graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008 with a degree in Music Business and Audio Production. While at MTSU, he served as the Men’s Basketball student video coordinator and manager.

Job Responsibilities: As Athletics Audio Systems Engineer, Riesenberg is responsible for mixing and delivering high-quality audio for live and broadcast productions. His role includes setting up and maintaining audio equipment, monitoring sound quality, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with creative and technical teams to meet production requirements.

Experience: Riesenberg has built a diverse career centered on purpose-driven work that aligns with his values. His professional experience spans psychology and counseling, coaching, writing, art, music, film, and teaching and mentoring. Across these roles, he has focused on helping others, guiding teams, and creating meaningful, high-quality work through both technical expertise and human-centered collaboration.

Personal: A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Riesenberg is known for his calm presence, empathy, and strong sense of purpose. He values meaningful collaboration, integrity, and long-term impact, and approaches challenges with thoughtful, strategic care. He thrives in roles that blend creativity, emotional intelligence, and people-centered problem-solving, and enjoys occasional time at the beach to recharge.