Steve Kaplan

Steve Kaplan is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in founding and leading successful companies across various sectors. As the co-founder and Commissioner of the World Armwrestling League from 2014 to 2021, Kaplan transformed the organization into the fastest-growing sports league globally within just ten months. Prior to this, Kaplan served as President and CEO of Steve Kaplan Inc. from 2006 to 2014, providing valuable support to small businesses. Notably, from 2000 to 2002, Kaplan was the President and CEO of Bounty SCA Worldwide, where Steve managed a $200 million global marketing services organization, overseeing over 1300 employees in multiple countries. Previously, as Group President at Snyder Communications from 1997 to 2000, Kaplan achieved substantial growth within the Targeted Media & Sampling division. Kaplan began their career as the President and Founder of the Sampling Corporation of America from 1985 to 1997, successfully establishing it as the second-largest marketing services company in the U.S.