Patrick Klinger is an award-winning, nationally respected and accomplished marketing expert acclaimed for delivering ingenuity and results. His creative approach and relationship-building skills have garnered him a reputation as an innovator with integrity. Prior to establishing a sports marketing firm, Patrick spent 14 seasons as vice-president of marketing for the Minnesota Twins where he helped lead the ballclub to all-time attendance records and earned a reputation for developing trend-setting programs. He defined and strengthened the Twins brand which earned the team the Horizon Awards “Sports Organization of the Year” and “Sports Person of the Year." His marketing programs resulted in seven regional Emmy Awards, a Silver Effie Award and national honors for advertising and brand campaigns. https://bio.site/patrickklingerAs founder of Agile Marketing Partners (formerly Patrick Klinger & Company), Patrick has negotiated and activated partnerships with teams in MLB, NHL, NBA, the Big 10 and other professional and collegiate leagues. His collaborative approach to developing, managing and activating partnerships ensures maximum impact for clients. He specializes in sports-based cause-marketing programs. Patrick is co-founder of The Capital Club, a business networking organization of over 100 members that gathers monthly to hear from notable sports personalities, business executives and community leaders. He is also the creator and co-host of "Behind the Game," a television program featuring interviews with prominent sports owners, administrators, agents, promoters, broadcasters and sponsors. Patrick serves on the national board of directors for Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) and New Path Mental Health Center. He is a past board member for Pinky Swear Foundation, Tee It Up for the Troops, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, March of Dimes, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.