Greg Campbell
Clearwater Beach,FL
Summary
Goal-driven chief financial officer with strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals using effective controls and successful planning. Offering several years of experience in the field. Excellent record of guiding leadership on strategic acquisitions and capital projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Major League Football
Lakewood Ranch, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Strategically planning and executing the successful launch of a developmental football league comprising six teams and employing 400 individuals, for the inaugural 2025 season.
- Establishing five-year budgets, profit and loss, capital needs, and cash flow projections.
- Created policy and procedures
- Finalized SEC reporting for public company
- Established business licenses in four states
- Negotiated stadium leases, ticketing contracts, banking and sponsorship relationships
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Palace Sports Entertainment
Detroit, MI
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Ensured effective financial planning and control for the Detroit Pistons and four concert venues, handling budgets for more than 200 events per year.
- Consolidated and executed a $240M budget annually, supporting 280 full-time and 1,800 part-time employees including merchandizing, food and beverage operations across five venues
- Developed and oversaw the strategic financial plan and banking requirements for $90M construction of a new practice facility for the Detroit Pistons, on time, on budget
- Presented monthly and annual reports to the Board of Directors for the Pistons, the Palace of Auburn Hills, four concert venues, and NBA2K Gaming Team.
President of Business Operations
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis, TN
05.2008 - 04.2013
- Ensured a significant boost in the ranking of the Memphis Grizzlies Professional Sports Franchise from #115 to #1 as evaluated by ESPN The Magazine during September 2013, resulting from improvements made in areas such as fan experience, brand marketing, and sales/analytics.
- Redefined sales culture with sponsorships, ticketing, merchandising, arena and broadcasting events, increasing ticket revenue $5M per year for last four seasons; increasing renewal rates over 89%
- Effectively oversaw the daily operations of the Grizzlies and Fedex Forum while delivering comprehensive reports on budget, cash flow, and strategic planning to primary owner.
- Managed revenue streams, analytics, marketing, event negotiation, contracts and team budgets while also overseeing salary cap calculations, maintenance and security.
Senior Vice President
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis, TN
11.2004 - 05.2008
- Generated weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements for internal departments and ownership.
- Collaborated with other departments on various projects or initiatives that require cross-functional teams.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Managed and provided leadership to the finance, human relations, and IT departments
- Facilitated communication between accounting department, external auditors, and NBA during annual audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Administration
Laurentian University
Sudbury, OntarioSkills
- Financial analysis expertise
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Principles
- Audit Coordination
- Cash Flow Management
- Information Technology partnership
- Security Coordination
- Collaboration work environment
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Major League Football
02.2022 - Current
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Palace Sports Entertainment
09.2014 - 12.2021
President of Business Operations
Memphis Grizzlies
05.2008 - 04.2013
Senior Vice President
Memphis Grizzlies
11.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Administration
Laurentian University
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