The Calgary Stampede
Patrick O'Brien is an experienced professional in the fields of sponsorship, strategic partnerships, and business development, currently serving as the Director and General Manager of Cowboys Casino at The Calgary Stampede since March 2006. O'Brien has held various managerial roles within the organization, focusing on collaborative account management and the design of impactful sponsorships. In addition to ongoing responsibilities at The Calgary Stampede, O'Brien is also the Business Owner of a division of ScotiaWest, while previously managing partner services and race events at Alpine Canada Alpin. O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Marketing from Saint Mary's University, earned between 1991 and 1996.
The Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities. Our western hospitality and community spirit earned us the Waterstone Award for Canada’s Top 10 Admired Corporate Cultures in the Public Sector category for 2013 and Mediacorp Canada Inc announced the Calgary Stampede as one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers.