Jon Gomez, senior manager of communications for the NHL's LA Kings, is leading communications for the 2021 U.S. Men's National Team.

Gomez, in his second season with the Kings, is no stranger to international competition.

He previously worked in communications for USA Hockey and served as media officer for numerous U.S. national teams, including the U.S. National Junior Team (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), U.S. National Sled Hockey Team (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Paralympics, 2019) and 2018 U.S. Men's National Team, all of which won medals in international competition.

Previously, Gomez served as the media services manager for USA Team Handball where he was the primary media contact for the organization’s residency program and national teams, and also with Hill+Knowlton Strategies as an analyst in the global chairman’s office. He also completed an internship with U.S. Paralympics where he contributed to communication efforts during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

A 2012 graduate of Texas A&M University, Gomez earned his bachelor’s degree in English and threw javelin as a member of Texas A&M’s national championship-winning track and field program.