Jay Mininger

Jay Mininger has extensive work experience in the retail and sports industry. Jay worked as the Vice President of Business Development at Franklin Retail Solutions since 2018. Prior to that, they were employed at TaylorMade adidas Golf for 12 years, where they held the position of Strategic Accounts Manager. In this role, they successfully managed and grew business partnerships with major customers representing a significant portion of the company's U.S. business. Beginning their career at Dick's Sporting Goods in 1980, Jay held the position of VP Marketing/DMM Merchandising. Jay was responsible for managing a team of 20 buyers, planners, and marketers to grow the golf business across 300 stores. Jay also played a key role in managing a $100 million annual marketing budget, overseeing media buying, production, agency relationships, and vendor partnerships. Additionally, they initiated the DKS "ScoreCard" Customer Loyalty Program and created the DKS "Community Youth Sports" Program to support athletic programs in acquiring sports equipment.

Jay Mininger has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Binghamton University. Jay also holds an Associate of Science degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from SUNY Broome Community College. The specific start and end years for these degrees were not provided.