Dave Whorton

Chief Marketing Officer, Founding Partner at SportsBiz

Dave Whorton has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Dave is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at SportsBiz, a position they assumed in 2022. Prior to this, they owned and operated their own consulting firm, Dave Whorton Solutions, starting in 2016. From 2019 to 2021, they served as the Director of Sports & Entertainment Partnerships at Star, where they helped design engagement strategies for brands. Dave also held leadership roles at American Heart Association and American Cancer Society, where they were responsible for heart walk initiatives and regional corporate relations, respectively. Dave served as the Chicago Market Director at Good Sports, Inc. from 2014 to 2016, and was the Director of Institutional Partnerships at Greater Chicago Food Depository from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, they were the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Free Green Can from 2008 to 2012. Dave's earlier experience includes roles as Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship Manager at Bank of the West and Vice President of Advisory Services at IEG, LLC.

Dave Whorton has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Clemson University. Dave also holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of South Carolina. However, no specific information about the start and end years of their education is provided.

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