Mike Biggs Email & Phone Number

Addison, Tx, Us

Oversee the sports and entertainment venue specialty division featuring more than 60 partnerships and 90 venues. This has grown from approximately a dozen partners and venues in 2011 when the company decided to focus on developing this market on a larger scale. In addition to creating venue cleaning revenue opportunities for Jani-King regions, current role directs national utilization of sports and entertainment marketing assets to maximize B2B opportunities primarily through the landscape of professional golf. Current partnerships include several national sports and entertainment organizations in the venue management space and golf industry for brand awareness and B2B asset value; the “Jani-King Towel” program with caddies on the PGA Tour and beyond; management of PGA Tour player sponsorships and associated corporate programs; (all numbers approximate) 15 partners in the four major US sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL); four partners in the MLS; 10 Division I university partners; 15 MiLB partners; six AHL partners; more than a dozen multi-purpose venue partners; and a variety of other strategic relationships.In June 2022, assumed additional role of global business development through the sale and transition of existing corporate territories into new ownership; and re-engagement of company efforts to expand into new worldwide markets. Currently responsible for maintaining business development relationships in Belgium, Dubai, France, Greece, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom.

(From 2001-2004, operated under the name "Sports Communications Group")Managed media and public relations for agencies Hambric Sports and Links Sports including 15 PGA Tour players such as former British Open Champion Justin Leonard and former PGA Champion David Toms.Directly developed and managed content while working with outside vendors in design and creation of web sites for PGA Tour players Justin Leonard and Rory Sabbatini.Worked with PGA Tour Productions to develop corporate marketing video and worked with outside agency to develop promotional materials for Justin Leonard.Supported client corporate partner executive teams with media and public relations for endorsements and appearances.Managed media and public relations activity for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and its annual golf fundraiser hosted by LPGA Tour player, Kelli Kuehne. Partnered with Squires Sports Group to manage corporate sponsor relationships.Provided public relations support to Premier Sports Marketing on behalf of NHL player clients such as Derian Hatcher, Marty Turco, Brenden Morrow, Richard Matvichuk and Sergei Zubov.Managed content for official web site of Mike Modano on behalf of Springboard Agency.Copy editor of "Emmitt -- Run With History" book published by The Calvert Group.Consulted with GoodWorks Entertainment on production of television show pilot, “Above the Game” featuring Cal Ripken Jr. Served as liaison to Ripken Baseball and coordinated on-site location details.Co-produced “Common Heart” CD and two-night concert event at the Majestic Theater with recording artists Shane & Shane and Kari Jobe, along with local independent artists in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area.

Worked for Cornerstone Sports which was acquired by Gaylord Entertainment and became Gaylord Sports. Later, it was sold to LaGardere which is now SPORTFIVE. Cornerstone Sports was founded by Rocky Hambric who currently owns Hambric Sports Group.Managed media and public relations for agency clients such as major champions Phil Mickelson, Corey Pavin, Larry Nelson and Mark Brooks.Managed media and public relations efforts for company, including external brand imaging for transition to Gaylord Sports after corporate acquisition.Wrote and co-designed first official website for Phil Mickelson in conjunction with IBM Interactive Media.Represented Phil Mickelson on-site at The Masters for launch of IBM sponsorship relationship and web site.Worked with PGA Tour productions to develop corporate marketing video for Phil Mickelson and Rocco Mediate.Wrote speeches and developed speaking points for clients as needed (charity functions, banquets).

North Palm Beach, Fl, Us

Served on media relations team for Jack Nicklaus.Oversaw editorial management of corporate marketing materials, newsletters and player guides.Managed media and public relations campaign for the launch of Nicklaus Golf Equipment.Co-managed media and public relations activity with client sponsors at the Wendy’s Three-Tour Challenge, Diners Club Matches and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf series.Managed media and public relations for sports management clients such as NFL players Steve Everitt and Shane Matthews, and PGA Tour players such as Lee Janzen and Hale Irwin.

Frisco, Texas, Us

Assisted media operations for the 1991-92 PGA Championships and 1991 Ryder Cup Matches.Directed media operations for the PGA Junior Championship and various national club professional events.Wrote speaking points for senior executives (news conferences, tournament functions).Managed promotional efforts for the PGA Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy.Expanded the PGA Media Guide, doubling the size of the publication.

Stillwater, Ok, Us

Lead sportswriter and columnist for Oklahoma State campus newspaper.Winner of five-state award for "Best Game Story" for coverage of Bedlam basketball.

Stillwater, Ok, Us

Sports information graduate assistant with primary focus on Oklahoma State baseball (PA announcer and wrote news wire reports).

Part-time assistant as a high school student to team president and owner of USFL franchise.