Steve Becvar Email & Phone Number

Valley Center, Ca, Us

Valley Center, Ca, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Greater San Diego Area

• One of 39 Executive Directors nationally for the ALS Association• Direct overall leadership & management of day-to-day operations for chapter• Report to Chair & Chapter Board of Directors• Plan organizational management, board support & leadership, programs & evaluation• Direct financial management, fund development, PR & public policy• Led implementation of 60-90 day plan & SWOT analysis with board to change culture • Chapter has experienced unprecedented 35% growth, serving more ALS patients & families• Established new board term limits, implementing a “give & get” policy• Added new corporate & community partners, planned giving program & new events• Led administrative re-org to meet the growing needs and mission for the organization

Greater San Diego Area

• Helped launch professional hockey into San Diego marketplace• Hired staff, developed corporate & community programs, built brand awareness • Remained active Board Member of ALS Association during transition

San Diego, Ca

• Directed corporate sponsorship sales, advertising, marketing & media contracts • Coordinated website, merchandise & branding, outreach & season ticket sales • Achieved record revenue & attendance for ticketed sports• Worked with Marketing & Strategic Partnerships on corporate development & marketing • Effectively raised level of USD presence & awareness in San Diego community• Developed partnerships during planned growth period (i.e. supported new baseball venue) • Created Strategic Business Alliance Group assembling campus decision-makers • Worked with University’s fundraisers Major Gifts Team to coordinate fundraising efforts• Directed outreach in campus community; annual Military Nights & more• Organized Torero Achievement Club, award winning initiative for K-8 students • Served on community groups, committees & working groups at USD, WCC & NCAA

San Diego, Ca

• Negotiated, secured & managed multi-media rights agreement with Learfield Sports• Multi-media rights for radio network, signage, print mediums, official website & promotions • Deal netted a seven-figure annual guarantee to athletics

San Diego, Ca

• Planning, implementation, administration, direction, supervision, & day-to-day operations• Led 18 sports & 15 department offices & supervised heads of staff• Created budgets, policies, procedures in accordance with Dept., University & NCAA rules • Director of Athletics on business/operational decisions• Managed employment searches, including head coaches• Coordinated employee performance reviews & coaching evaluations• Represented university & department at speaking engagements, events & media appearances

San Diego, Ca

• Managed corporate sponsors, marketing, media relations• Led development, facilities & event management efforts

• Managed corporate sponsorship, marketing, media relations, facilities & event management • Served as advisor to Athletic Director regarding department affairs• Implemented community outreach programs & established military involvement• Drove additional sponsorships, increased attendance & community pride• Initiated “Courtside Club” hospitality for mens hoops, resulting in $200K in annual revenue • Collaborated with AD to create “TEAM” slogan representing effort to unify campus & athletics• Established KGB Skyshow, an annual fireworks show, for football season home opener • Fireworks show resulting in all-time home attendance record with over 57,000 fans• Generated additional $300,000 through ticket sales, sponsorship, parking & concession• Negotiated & secured largest corporate sponsorship in history of SDSU athletics • Signed Mesa Distributing to a 5-year, seven figure partnership

Memphis, Tn

• Hired by Grizzlies upon their relocation from Vancouver to Memphis to assist transition• Hired ticket sales, administrative, media relations & sponsorship positions• Built plan for regional corporate involvement resulting in $10M in sponsorships • Identified inventory & proposals via print, radio, TV, in-arena & retail promotions• Managed events; Tip-Off Luncheon, Mr. & Ms. Basketball Awards & MLK Jr. celebration• Created business/sponsorship plan for FedEx Forum, $250M state-of-the-art venue

Memphis, Tn

• Hired, organized & motivated entire marketing, sales, ticketing & event management staffs• Oversaw operations; budget, contracts, facility development business plan • Positioned Memphis Maniax as model market for the XFL• Averaged over 20,400 spectators per game at Liberty Bowl Stadium for inaugural season• Partnerships resulted in #1 corporate sponsorship & hotel sponsorship in XFL • Secured flagship radio deal making team 1st XFL franchise to sign radio broadcast deal

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Led marketing/development staff & directed marketing, development, publications, etc. • Executive Director of Blue & Silver Club, leading record contributions from 1995-2000• Created plan & raised over $1,000,000 for stadium scoreboard upgrade• Implemented $5M football press box expansion project• Developed "in-house" radio that tripled annual net revenue

Colorado Springs, Co

•Collaborated with Athletic Director & staff to support marketing, development, events, etc.•Eliminated outside contractor for program ads, netting savings of $720,000+ •Created & managed courtesy car program providing 30 vehicles to coaches, admins & staff •Negotiated radio & television coaches show contracts & secured advertising•Represented athletic department at public, professional & internal speaking engagements•Arranged large sponsorship packages with nationally recognized corporations

•Established media campaigns, marketed athletic events & soliciting donations•Developed promotional theme & devised detailed marketing plan

•Generated sponsorships from businesses to support marketing, apparel sales & hospitality•Collaborated with AD & other department staff to create & execute athletic dept. events

Colorado Springs, Co

•Managed corporate sponsors, marketing, media relations, development, facilities & events

Masters Of Sports Administration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management