John Pleas

John Pleas has extensive experience in corporate partnerships and business development within the sports industry. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Seattle Seahawks since February 2005, John previously held the position of Director of Sales, Corporate Partnerships with Seattle Sounders FC from 2008 to 2014. Earlier in their career, John worked as a Business Manager for Microsoft (via VMC Consulting) from 2002 to 2005 and was the Director of National Sponsorships at KeyBank from 1997 to 2002. Additionally, John contributed to the Seattle Sports and Events Council as Manager of Business Development from 1993 to 1997 and started in the sports sector as an Advertising Sales Account Executive with the Seattle Mariners in 1993. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho and a Master's degree in Athletic Administration from Seattle Pacific University.