Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club
Courtney Stephen is a seasoned professional in sports marketing and community engagement, currently serving as the Senior Director of Brand & Consumer Marketing at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club since February 2020. With a history of leadership roles, Courtney has directed community partnerships, focusing on impactful programs for students and amateur athletes, and has founded Overtime Football, which enhances opportunities for youth in sports. As a former professional athlete with experience in both the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders, Courtney leverages sports expertise to inspire others through keynote speaking, emphasizing the importance of financial stability and wealth-building for families. Educationally, Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Illinois University, complemented by a foundation studying at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 146-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships. The Tiger-Cats are a product of a 1950 merger of two clubs - the Tigers and the Wildcats - and the origins of the franchise can be traced all the way back to 1869 when the Hamilton Tigers were established as the first professional football team in North America. Historically known for their ferocious defence and Steeltown toughness, today's Tiger-Cat franchise mirrors the excitement and evolution of their home city. Innovation, health sciences and technology drive the local economy, which has recently been bolstered, by a beautiful new stadium in 2014, Tim Hortons Field, on the same historic site of their previous home, Ivor Wynne Stadium. As a franchise on the rise with cherished Hamilton native Bob Young as the caretaker/owner, the future is bright for the Tiger-Cats. What will always remain the same however, is the rally cry heard throughout TigerTown, "Oskee-wee-wee, Oskee-waa-waa, Holy Mackinaw, Tigers, eat 'em raw!" Further information about the organization is available on its website at www.ticats.ca.