Bill Lively is a 70-year-old executive who has worked in various leadership roles within the music and arts sectors. He has a Bachelor's in music from SMU and a Master's in education from UNT. After starting his career as a band director, he took on higher level roles like vice president of development at SMU and president of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. Currently he is the president and CEO of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee.

1. Bill Lively
By: Jordan Stagmiller

2. Biograph
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• 70 years old, born in Sherman, Texas and raised in
Dallas, Texas.
• Currently working as President and chief executive
officer, North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee.
EDUCATION
– Got his Bachelor’s degree in music from SMU.
– Got his Master’s degree in education from University of
North Texas.

3. Career Path
• His 1st job was stock boy at M.E. Moses (a five and dime in
Dallas).
• A junior high/high school band director for 7 years at
Seagoville High School, Bryan Adams High School, Sunset
High School and W.E. Greiner Junior High School.
• Was hired as the associate director of the Mustang Band at
SMU.
• Worked as director of bands, associate dean of the
Meadows School of the Arts eventually vice president of
development.
• Was the President and CEO of Dallas Center of the
Performing Arts (raised $338 billion to build AT&T
Performing Arts Center).
• Currently works as President and chief executive officer of
the North Texas Super Bowl XLV (45) Host Committee.

4. President/CEO of North Texas Super
Bowl XLV (45) Host Committee
HOW HE GOT THERE
– Had a relationship established with the Cowboys
from working with Tom Landry.
– When Jerry Jones bought the team, he developed
concepts for entertainment as the executive
director of entertainment.
WHAT IS IT?
– Heads a team that prepared the North Texas
region who hosted the 2011 Super Bowl.
– Raised over $25 million to ensure success of the
Super Bowl.

5. Advice
• His mom told him when he was 4 years old, "Son,
you have every reason to be humble.”
Advice from Lively on perusing his career path...
– “The most important thing is surrounding yourself
with smart, good people. My career in nonprofit work
has relied on philanthropic support.”

6. Interesting Facts About Lively
• Greatest Strength
– His capacity to transfer big dreams into actions.
• Greatest Weakness
– He has no patience, he likes doing things quickly
with a team he knows can help him.
• Biggest Disappointment
– Not being skilled enough to play QB for the Dallas
Cowboys.

7. Screenshot

8. Sources
• http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/05/18/tidbits4.html?page=• http://www.sportscareers.com/sports-career-spotlight.asp?id=134
• http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/super-bowl/local/20110129-super-bowl-• https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=106343957&authType=
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9. Don “Slip” Maloney
• Born on September 5, 1958 in Lindsay,
Ontario.
• General Manager of the Arizona Coyotes.

10. • NHL Career (1978-1991)
– Drafted by the NY Rangers (26th overall), played 11 seasons from
1978 to 1988.
– Traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1988 and played 1 season.
– Also played for the NY Islanders from 1989 to 1991.
• General Manager for the NY Islanders from 1992 to 1995.
• Served as the NY Rangers’ vice president of player
personnel and was also assistant GM to Glen Sather from
1996 to 2007.
– Ranked #26 on Rangers all-time list in the book 100 Rangers
Greats.
• May 28, 2007 named GM of the Phoenix Coyotes.
– June 2, 2010 named NHL GM of the Year.

11. Maloney’s Choice in Career
• Being Canadian he grew up with a passion for
hockey.
• His family had a love for the sport, including
his brother, Dave, who he played in the NHL
with.
• Played in the NHL for 15 years with various
teams.

12. Maloney’s Job
• His most difficult job is producing a competitive hockey
club every year with the low amount of funds.
– Also not knowing if his team is going to be relocated to
another city for many years.
• His average day entails:
– Being on the phone with other GMs about deals, the salary
cap, negotiating contracts, etc.
– Scouting talent from around the world.
– Meetings with the coaching staff, owners and other
members of the organization.
– Going to games at home and sometimes on the road.
– Being apart of press conferences/dealing with the media.

13. http://coyotes.nhl.com/v2/ext/audio/0220maloneyonhomeice2012.Travel/Hours
• When the sport is in season, you'll work long
hours that may include nights and weekends.
• During the off-season, much of your time will
be spent completing negotiations and making
preparations.
• As a sports manager, you'll generally work
from an office, though some managers travel
to away games with their clients.

14. Advice from Maloney
• Bring in fresh ideas, fresh voices, a new look at
an organization.
• “Be a Wal-Mart shopper.”
– Referring to bargain hunting.

15. Facts About Maloney
• Best statistical year was 1979-1980 season with the NY Rangers.
– 25 Goals-48 Assists-73 Points.
• 2x NHL All-Star (1983,1984).
– All-Star MVP in 1984.
• Scored his 1st goal on his 1st NHL shift.
• Was apart of the NYR “Mafia Line” with Don Murdoch and Phil
Esposito.
– 2 “Dons” and a reference of a Godfather (Espo)
• Best signing he has made for Coyotes is the current coach Dave
Tippett.
– For the NY Rangers he selected Henrik Lundqvist in the 7th round.

16. Sources
• http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Whats_the_J
ob_Description_of_a_Sports_Manager.html
• http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=52004
• http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=32637
• http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/sports/ho
ckey/26coyotes.html?_r=0
• http://nyrangerslegends.blogspot.com/2008/01/
don-maloney.html