About the Rhode Island Sports Commission

The Rhode Island Sports Commission is a non-profit organization whose stated mission is to enrich the state's economy and community through the attraction, promotion and development of sporting events and associated meetings.

For more information on how to book your next sporting event or meeting in Rhode Island, please contact John Gibbons, Rhode Island Sports Commission executive director, at 401-456-0240 or JGibbons@GoSportsRI.com.

Rhode Island Sports Commission Committee Members 

Committee Member

Position

Company

 

Michael Goldberger

Athletic Director

Brown University

Bill Smith

Athletic Director

Bryant University

Joe Pavone

Athletic Director

CCRI

John Parente

Athletic Director

Johnson & Wales

Donald Tencher

Athletic Director

Rhode Island College

Robert Driscoll

Athletic Director

Providence College

Carl LaBranche

Associate Athletic Director

Providence College

Thorr Bjorn

Athletic Director

URI

Gregg Burke

Associate Athletic Director

URI

Colin Sullivan

Athletic Director

Salve Regina

Richard Oliver

Director

RI Amateur Hockey

Tom Mezzanotte

Executive Director

RI Interscholastic League

Dave Darlington

Chairman

RI Bridge and Turnpike Authority

Jim McCarvill

Executive Director

RI Convention Center Authority

Mark Brodeur

Director of Tourism

RI Economic Development Corporation

Digit Murphy

Women's Hockey Coach

Brown University

John Marinatto

Commissioner

Big East

John Parris

Cox Communications

Tim Walsh

Vice President, Sales

Newport CVB

Bob Billington

Executive Director

Blackstone Valley CVB

Cheryl Cohen

Marketing Director

Dunkin Donuts Center

Kelly Doorley

RI State Director

USA Gymnastics

Mike Rooney

Parks & Rec Director

City of Warwick

John Palumbo

Publisher

Rhode Island Monthly

Brad Read

Executive Director

Sail Newport

Mark Stenning

CEO

Intl. Tennis Hall of Fame

Vacant

Athletic Director

Roger Williams University

Kim Keough

Director of Public Relations and Marketing

RI Convention Center Authority

Donald MacKenzie

Official

US Figure Skating Association

Myrna George

Executive Director

South County Tourism Council

Karen Jedson

Director

Warwick Office of Tourism,
Culture and Development

Mary Heath

Dir. Sales & Marketing

Intl. Tennis Hall of Fame

Paul Adams

Sales Manager

Providence Marriott

Mike Tamburro

President

Pawtucket Red Sox