Denver's diverse sports and entertainment offerings provide the city with a large pool of top executive talent and leadership in the industry. The Business School prides itself on the partnerships created with these individuals and their companies, and the positive effect they have on the Sports and Entertainment Management specialization. The council represents top leaders from professional sports teams, nation-wide entertainment production companies, talent management agencies, government agencies and more. Faculty members are able to take the input from advisory council meetings and implement them into class assignments and discussions, ensuring that Sports and Entertainment Management classes stay relevant and topical.
Advisory Council Members
· Jon Beall, Associate, Greenberg Traurig
· Scott Blackmun, CEO, US Olympic Committee
· Mark Carelton, Senior Vice President, Liberty Media
· Rob Cohen, Chairman and CEO, IMA Financial Services
· Susan Cohig, Senior VP Club Consulting & Services
· Erik Dyce, CMO, Denver Theaters and Arenas
· Joe Ellis, EVP Business Operations, Denver Broncos Football Club
· Todd Goldstein, Senior VP Business Development, AEG
· Nina Henderson Moore, Starz Denver Film Fest
· Shawn Hunter
· Mike Imhoff, Managing Director, Fixed Income Department, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
· Bob James, Director CET & VOD, Comcast
· Craig Jonas, Principal/Chief Business Development Officer, Sports HD Productions/SportsZU.tv
· Craig Jones, Principal, Jones Barclay Boston
· Rich Karlis, Director of Sponsorships and Events, Qwest Communications
· Jack Mills, Ascent Sports
· Chuck Morris, CEO, AEG Rocky Mountain Region
· Dave Perry, Senior Vice President Mountain Operations, Aspen Snowmass
· Jeff Plush, Managing Director, Colorado Rapids
· Dan Price, Principal, CEO, Adrenalin, Inc.
· Tim Romani, President and CEO, Romani Group/ICON Venue Group
· Steve Sander, City and County of Denver
· Kurt Schwartzkopf, Chief Marketing Officer, Kroenke Sports Enterprises
· Chris Tetzeli, Red Light Management Company
· Randy Weeks, President, Denver Center for Performing Arts