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“When we started the company, our goal was to create showcases for star athletes that would provide great entertainment value for sponsors and fans.In order to do that, we have to be constantly innovating.”
~ StarGames founder and president Jerry Solomon
ABOUT US
In keeping with the Company’s mission, StarGameshas been busy creating new events and shows over the past several years.StarGames orchestrated the return of tennis to Madison Square Garden in 2008 and has turned that into an annual celebration for the sport by featuring some of the greatest players in history including Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Kim Clijsters and Venusand Serena Williams.In figure skating, StarGames brought together the greatest collection of American skating champions ever assembled and has now turned the Caesars Tribute into an annual salute to the country’s most popular winter sport.
Now in its 17th year, StarGames continues to expand its content creation and distribution by representing professional athletes, producing original content and operating its own broadband television channels.
With a constant eye on creativity, the Company has helped introduce LED signage to tennis and skating; created Tennis Night in America along with the US Tennis Association; was the first to include “10 and under lines” on tennis courts; created Tribute Awards for icons such as Dick Button and Venus Williams; developed the Billie Jean King Cup and helped pioneer live theatrical distribution of sports events with the first Showdown event.
Looking to the future, StarGames’ plans includes international expansion, growth in the grassroots sector and greater use of social media and the internet thereby keeping innovation at the forefront of every StarGames production.
PERSONNEL
PRESIDENT / CEO ................................................. JERRY SOLOMON
SR. VICE PRESIDENT ............................................ FRANK SMITH
VP SALES & MARKETING ..................................... KAREN SCOTT HAPPER
VP CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT .................... MARISA D'AMICO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EVENTS ..................... J. WAYNE RICHMOND JOSHUA RIPPLE
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS ........................................ JESSICA SMYSER
EVENTS COORDINATOR ..................................... PATRICK MCILVEEN