Mark M. O'Brien

President, CEO and Board Member at LakePoint Sports

Mark M. O'Brien's work experience begins with their role as President, CEO, and Board Member at LakePoint Sports starting in 2019. Mark M. oversees the premier youth sports destination in the country, managing various sports facilities and organizing events.

Prior to that, from 2015 to 2018, O'Brien served as President and CEO of Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of the global sporting goods manufacturer Mizuno Corporation. Mark M. also held the positions of Chairman and Officer at Mizuno Canada and served as COO and VP of Brand Management.

In 2014, O'Brien worked as the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people.

From 2010 to 2014, they were the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at HoneyBaked, a premium food retailer with nationwide locations. Mark M. played a key role as one of the four officers on the Executive Team.

O'Brien's experience includes a stint at Johnsonville from 2007 to 2010, where they held multiple roles, including Director of Marketing, General Manager, and Group Marketing Director. Johnsonville is a family-owned and privately held company specializing in meat products.

Mark M. also worked at Miller Brewing Company from 1999 to 2007, where they held the positions of Senior Brand Manager and Marketing Manager. Miller Brewing Company is a well-known brewery in the United States, and O'Brien played a role in promoting its Miller Lite brand.

In 1998, O'Brien was appointed as the Senior Sports Marketing Manager for GMR Marketing, a global sponsorship and experiential marketing agency.

Prior to that, they worked as an Account Executive for the Houston Rockets in 1997-1998, a professional basketball team in the NBA.

O'Brien's career began in 1994 as the General Manager and Assistant GM for the Texas-Louisiana Professional Baseball League, a minor league independent of any MLB affiliations.

Throughout their career, O'Brien has honed their skills in marketing, brand management, and leadership, with a particular focus on the sports industry.

Mark M. O'Brien's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Communications from St. Norbert College and a Master's degree in Sports Management from Georgia Southern University. The specific starting and ending years for each degree are not provided.

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