Jack L. Givens

VP, Business Development & External Affairs at Bowlin Group

Mr. Givens’ public relations experience spans over 25 years, wherein he has served as a broadcaster for CBS, ESPN, Turner Sports, The Sunshine Network and as the voice of the Orlando Magic NBA franchise. In addition, Mr. Givens has worked in the real estate industry, most recently serving as VP of Real Estate at Universal City Properties, developing over 1,800 acres in Orange County, FL. Mr. Givens also owns The Givens Group, a real estate development company. Jack holds a degree in Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on Business Administration from the University of Kentucky and is also recognized nationally for his 7 year career in professional basketball. As the 14th player chosen in the 1978 NBA draft, Jack played for the Atlanta Hawks for 2 seasons and played professional basketball overseas. Jack was also a stand out performer at the University of Kentucky, scoring 41 points en route to the 1978 National Championship.