Paragon Theaters
Mike Whalen has had extensive work experience in various roles within different companies. Mike was the CEO of Paragon Entertainment, LLC starting in November 2009. Prior to that, they held the position of President and CEO at Muvico Theaters, LLC from January 2006 to January 2010. Additionally, they worked as the VP of Finance at SpeedChoice and People's Choice TV from 1994 to 1999. Before joining SpeedChoice and People's Choice TV, they were the Vice President at Sprint/People's Choice TV during the same period. Their earliest known role was Director of the Media/Communications Group at Bank of Montreal from 1988 to 1994.
Mike Whalen attended the NYU Stern School of Business from 1983 to 1988, where they earned an MBA degree with a concentration in Finance.
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Paragon Theaters
Paragon Entertainment Holdings, LLC (“Paragon”) was formed in 2009 by key former Muvico Entertainment, LLC ("Muvico") executives who sought to own and operate movie theaters and related entertainment ventures. Michael F. Whalen, Jr. and Mike Wilson own Paragon, which includes a growing portfolio of movie theaters in many states, as well as the creation of various restaurant concepts, including My Pi Custom Pizza & Craft Beer, The Lot Bar & Lounge, Neo Kitchen + Bar, and Cask + Shaker Craft Bar and Kitchen. Paragon’s strategy is two-fold: (1) Retrofitting existing theaters, as well as existing retail space that has become available as a result of high vacancy rates; (2) Identifying new build opportunities to create entertainment venues that include movies, dining, and other forms of entertainment, such as bowling. Paragon has significant strategic relationships with companies and investment funds in the media and entertainment industries to create value for its partners and clients and continued growth of the Paragon brand. These relationships include major investor and brand partners such as Start Media, iStar Financial, Starwood Group, Pepsi Co. and Sony Electronics.