JMI Sports
Nick Maranda has a diverse background in sports and marketing. Nick currently works as the Vice President of National Sales at JMI Sports, where they oversee sponsorship sales for various collegiate athletics properties. Previously, they were a Sports and Entertainment Sponsorship Consultant at NDM Consulting and the Vice President of Partnerships at the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, where they successfully negotiated several partnerships. Nick also has experience in partnership and licensing revenue as the Director of Marketing-Partnerships at San Diego Zoo Global. Prior to that, they held various roles at the San Diego Padres, including Manager of Partnership Services and Director of Petco Park Events. Nick's early career includes positions as a Sports Coordinator at the YMCA, a Sports Writer for The Daily Aztec, and an Internet Content Manager for Bettergolf.net.
Nick Maranda received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from San Diego State University, completing their education from 1999 to 2003.
JMI Sports
JMI Sports is a leading media rights and venue development company that provides management of collegiate multimedia rights, sponsorship sales agency representation, and project management expertise for the development of collegiate and professional sports facilities. The company serves to maximize each client’s economic potential through customized initiatives, from marketing and branding solutions to facility design strategies. JMI Sports’ signature collegiate multimedia rights partnerships include the University of Kentucky, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University, DePaul University, and joint-venture properties of the University of Georgia and Columbia University (with Learfield IMG College), and University of Notre Dame (with Legends). JMI Sports also represents several conferences, including the Ivy League, the Mid-American Conference, the Mountain West Conference, the Southern Conference, the Patriot League and the Atlantic 10. JMI Sports also serves as third-party sales representation for premier sports properties, venues, and events, including the Breeders’ Cup, Clemson University, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, The Armory in New York City, the Millrose Games, and the Penn Relays. JMI Sports was founded in 2006 by CEO Erik Judson and technology entrepreneur John Moores, former owner of the San Diego Padres. To learn more, please visit www.jmisports.com.