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, |
|
Mary Heath |
Dir. Sales & Marketing |
Intl. Tennis Hall of Fame |
|
Paul Adams |
Sales Manager |
Providence Marriott |
|
Mike Tamburro |
President |
Pawtucket Red Sox |
