Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE) connects and develops the rising generation of industry leaders to fuel bold social change. We would love your support at our annual event, Fast Pitch, to help give back to the local North Texas community. Please consider supporting us through donations, purchasing tickets and/or sponsoring our event! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your consideration!
2. WE WORK TO MAKE OUR INDUSTRY –
AND COMMUNITY – BETTER
Dallas Influencers in Sports and
Entertainment (DISE) connects and develops
the rising generation of industry leaders to
fuel bold social change. The organization:
1. Provides unique professional development opportunities
2. Cultivates meaningful experiences and relationships
3. Encourages a community focus that gives back
through its mission of focusing on the health and
education of children via its nonprofit arm, the
Heart of Dallas Foundation
4. WE CONNECT THE SPORTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES
P R O F E S S I O N A L N E T W O R K I N G
Each quarter, we host professional networking
opportunities (e.g., happy hours) for our
Members to cultivate and develop relationships
with other industry professionals.
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
Throughout the year, we host events that
allow our Members to learn from, and connect
with, key business leaders and executives.
Events include:
• Speaker series
• Panel lunches
• Round table discussions
• SMU Athletic Forum luncheons
5. 2018 EVENTS TO DATE
• Sold out – 130+ attendees
• Speakers included Geoff Moore, President of Envy Gaming and
Chad Houser, Executive Director at Café Momentum
D I S E N E W B R A N D L A U N C H – J U LY 2 0 1 8
• 100+ attendees (sold out in 72 hours)
• Speakers included Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference Commissioner
and Andrew Springate, Keurig Dr Pepper CMO
T H E F U T U R E O F C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L – S E P T 2 0 1 8
• 80+ attendees
• Speakers included Dan Hunt, Owner/President of FC Dallas and
Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission
H O W S O C C E R W I N S B I G I N N O R T H T E X A S – O C T 2 0 1 8
6. Each fall, we host a marquee event called Fast Pitch, which is a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits where each
selected organization has three minutes to pitch a panel of judges and the audience on why their
organization deserves grant dollars to help them achieve their mission and goals.
WE GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
“It is a terrific event that helped shed
light on what local non-profits do for the
city of Dallas. Being in sports allows us
to give back in ways that many cannot. It
was an honor to be the first recipient of
the Heart of Dallas Award.”
– Dirk Nowitzki
The event not only allows us to support with funding, but
also provides a spotlight and platform to recognize all the
outstanding work that each nonprofit is doing here in North
Texas.
We also recognize a celebrity who has similarly made a big
impact in the community through their foundation, or a
charity they support, by recognizing them with the Heart of
Dallas Award.
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8. ATHLETES WE’VE HONORED
J a m i e B e n n
The 29-year-old team captain, spends
time raising money for the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society with everything
from event appearances and donations to
the organization to game ticket
giveaways to families affected by MS.
D i r k N o w i t z k i
Not long after he joined the NBA,
Nowitzki established the Dirk Nowitzki
Foundation. Its mission is to support the
betterment of health and welfare of
children and women.
P a t & E m m i t t S m i t h
Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities is a
nonprofit charity that creates and funds
unique experiences and educational
opportunities for underserved youth
through its TEAM 22 mentor program,
grants and scholarships and
community partnerships.
9. M E M B E R S H I P
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
E V E N T S
10. TITLE
SPONSOR
$15,000
• Title sponsor of Fast Pitch
• Prominent brand recognition
in all media and marketing
materials, including event
signage
• Opportunity to have a
member of your
organization included on the
judges panel
• Ten (10) event tickets
• Photo and meet-and-greet
with the Heart of Dallas
Award recipient
• Prominent brand inclusion
on DISE digital/social
platforms
O N N OV E M B E R 1 5
SUPPORT 2018 FAST PITCH
HEART OF DALLAS
AWARD SPONSOR
$10,000
• Presenting Sponsor of the
2018 Heart of Dallas Award
• Brand inclusion in media
and marketing materials
• Opportunity for a member of
your organization to present
the Heart of Dallas Award at
event
• Eight (8) event tickets
• Photo opportunity with the
Heart of Dallas Award
recipient
• Prominent brand inclusion
on DISE digital/social
platforms
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
$5,000
• Brand recognition in media and
marketing materials, including event
signage
• Eight (8) event tickets
• Brand inclusion on DISE digital/social
platforms
EVENT SPONSOR
$2,500
• Brand recognition in media and
marketing materials, including event
signage
• Four (4) event tickets
• Brand inclusion on Fast Pitch
digital/social platforms
11. • 30 memberships
• 20 Fast Pitch tickets
• Brand inclusion in
DISE digital / social /
promotional
platforms
• 15 memberships
• 10 Fast Pitch tickets
• Brand inclusion in
DISE digital / social /
promotional
platforms
SPONSOR MEMBERSHIPS
FOR YOUR TEAM
TIER 2
$1,250
• 5 memberships
TIER 3
$250
• 1 membership
TIER 4
$50
CONTACT
TIER 1
$2,500
Hunter Harvin
Dallas Cowboys
DISE Board –
Membership
(214) 543-0709
hharvin@dallascowboys.net
Membership benefits include free or discounted admission to all professional development events, quarterly networking happy hours, and service
and volunteer opportunities.
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF
NEXT-GENERATION LEADERS
Blake Paul, President – UBS (formerly The Richards Group)
Lauren Halsey, Vice President – FC Dallas
Lauren Allison, Digital – MVPindex - Umbel
Mallory Martin, Philanthropy – International Justice Mission (formerly Dallas Stars)
Hunter Harvin, Memberships – Dallas Cowboys
Carla Rosenberg, Events – Lagardère
Kyle Tapply, Fundraising – Dallas Mavericks
Ally Wilker, Secretary – Ensemble (formerly College Football Playoff)
Chad Wynn, Partnerships – Texas Rangers
Kern Egan, Chairman – Lagardère
Britton Banowsky, Chairman Emeritus – College Football Playoff Foundation
13. ADVISORY BOARD OF INDUSTRY AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Properties
American Airlines Center - Dave Brown, General Manager
Complexity Gaming - Jason Lake, Founder and CEO
Conference USA - Keisha Dunlap, Senior Associate Commissioner/COO
Cotton Bowl - Michael Kondradi, Chief Marketing Officer
Dallas Cowboys - Chad Estis, Executive Vice President of Business Operations
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup - Andy Swift, Executive Director
Dallas Mavericks - George Killebrew, Executive Vice President
Dallas Stars - Brad Alberts, President
Dallas Wings - Greg Bibb, President & CEO
Envy Gaming - Geoff Moore, President & COO
FC Dallas - Dan Hunt, President
Ft. Worth Invitational - Michael Tothe, Tournament Director
Frisco RoughRiders - John Alper, Chief Sales Officer
Infinite Sports and Entertainment - Chris Chaney, Founder, President, & Owner
International Association of Venue Managers - Brad Mayne, President & CEO
Learfield - Nicole Britenriker, Manager - Talent Acquisition
National Football Foundation - Matthew Sign, Chief Operating Officer
Salesmanship Club of Dallas/AT&T Byron Nelson - Jon Drago, Tournament
Director
Texas Legends - Malcolm Farmer, President & General Manager
Texas Rangers - Joe Januszewski, EVP, Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer
Brands
Activision - Aaron Brinkman, Vice President, Sales
AdvoCare - Joshua Watts, Director, Sports Marketing
AT&T - Ryan Luckey, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Brand Marketing
BSN Sports - Jared Drinkwater, Chief Marketing Officer
GameStop - John Davidson, Head of Partnerships
Globe Life Insurance - Corey Jones, SVP, Digital Marketing and Branding
Keurig Dr Pepper - Cindy Hourigan, VP Sponsorships, Travel & Events, Brand
Activation, Marketing Training
Panini America - Jason Howarth, Vice President, Marketing
Pizza Hut - Zipporah Allen, Chief Marketing Officer
Red Bull - Nick VanderLinden, General Manager
Southwest Airlines - Andy Allmann, Director of Experiential Marketing &
Sponsorships
Topgolf - Craig Kessler, Chief Operating Officer
Toyota - Dedra DeLilli, Group Manager, Olympic/Paralympic Marketing
14. Agencies
Eastman-Beaudine - Bob Beaudine, CEO
HKS - David Kozack, Principal & Creative Director
LDWWgroup - Ken Luce, Founding Partner
MVPIndex-Umbel - Stan Woodward, CEO
The Marketing Arm - Gregg Hamburger, Chief Integration Officer
RC Agency - Rick Castillo, President
The Richards Group - Jeff Armstrong, Principal
Tony Fay Public Relations - Tony Fay, Owner
Weber Shandwick - Jennifer Cho, EVP/GM Southwest
Willis & Woy Sports Group - Jordan Woy, Agent/Co-Owner
Media & Technology
Cumulus Media - Dan Bennett, Regional Vice President Dallas/Houston
FSN/HTS - David Perry, Vice President, Home Team Sports National Ad Sales
Intel Sports - Preston Phillips, Managing Director, Global Business
Development
Univision – Michael McAlone, Vice President of Business Development
Community & Philanthropy
College Football Playoff Foundation - Britton Banowsky, Executive Director
Dallas Sports Commission - Monica Paul, Executive Director
Fair Park & Community Services at City of Dallas - Daniel Huerta, Assistant
Director
Klyde Warren Park - Kit Sawers, President
OJB - Tara Green, President of Program Development
The Dallas Foundation - Claudia DeMoss, Community Funds Officer
Education
Baylor University (S3) - Kirk Wakefield, Professor & Executive Director
Southern Methodist University - Peter Carton, Director, Sports Management
Program
University of Dallas - Scott Wysong, Associate Professor and Academic
Program Director, Sports & Entertainment MBA
ADVISORY BOARD OF INDUSTRY AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS (CONT’D)
15. CONTACT US
info@dallasinfluencers.org
Blake Paul
UBS
DISE – President
(214) 981-0548
blake.paul@ubs.com
Lauren Halsey
FC Dallas
DISE – Vice President
(972) 215-8118
lhalsey@fcdallas.com
Chad Wynn
Texas Rangers
DISE – Partnerships
(972) 989-5120
cwynn@texasrangers.com
Kyle Tapply
Dallas Mavericks
DISE – Fundraising
(970) 396-7725
kyle.tapply@dallasmavs.com