Middlesex County conducted a national search for the general manager of NEXUS, its ambitious new sports and entertainment district in Edison.
They found the right candidate. They just didn’t know she grew up playing on the same fields she’ll now be running.
Katie Eskin, an Edison native and veteran of some of the biggest names in sports and
entertainment, has been named general manager of NEXUS — a multi-use complex that
includes a convertible stadium, 14-plus recreational fields, and a full-service restaurant, all set to open this fall.
“I didn’t even have Edison on my resume,” Eskin said. “They identified me not even knowing I was from there — and it turns out I’m a hometown native who grew up playing literally on those fields.”
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The fields she’s referring to are the newly named NEXUS Fields at Thomas A. Edison Park, where Eskin played youth sports as a kid before going on to play basketball and softball at Edison High School and NCAA Division I softball at Marist College.
She now lives near Montclair but will be returning to Edison to lead a project Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald Rios called a generational investment.
“NEXUS represents far more than a destination,” Rios said. “Our investment elevates our
residents’ quality of life, attracts regional visitors, and generates long-term economic and
cultural impact.”
Eskin brings nearly two decades of experience to the role. Her resume includes leadership
positions at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, Madison Square Garden and IMG, where she worked across properties including the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Commanders.
SFC Vice President of Venue Management Adrian Moses said Eskin’s combination of
professional experience and personal connection made her the clear choice.
“She understands how to build teams, create meaningful partnerships, and deliver experiences that connect with both communities and guests,” Moses said. “Just as importantly, her passion for Middlesex County and her vision for what this complex can become make her an outstanding fit.”
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The scope of NEXUS is significant.
The stadium is fully convertible — it can be configured for baseball and softball or transformed into a soccer pitch capable of hosting minor league and potentially major league soccer. Rutgers baseball is expected to be an anchor tenant, with Rutgers softball a possibility as well.
The 14-plus rectangular fields are being turfed now and will accommodate soccer, lacrosse, flag football and other sports. Among the most distinctive elements: a regulation-size cricket pitch, one of the first of its kind in New Jersey — a nod to the significant South Asian community in Edison and throughout Middlesex County.
A high-end bar and grill with a terrace overlooking the field will round out the campus, along with elevated concession options throughout the complex.
Eskin said the programming strategy will balance big regional tournaments and professional events with consistent access for local athletes and families. The goal, she said, is a full calendar— as close to year-round as weather permits.
“The entire goal of NEXUS is to be a catalyst for economic growth and foster a whole new
generation of athletes and sports fans,” she said.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities will be available, though Eskin confirmed the overall
brand will remain intact. The complex will be known as NEXUS — the stadium, the fields and the restaurant will each carry their own identity beneath that umbrella.
For Eskin, the opportunity is personal as much as professional.
“It’s incredibly exciting and humbling to return home and help lead a project of this scale,” she said. “This destination has the potential to become something truly special.”
