Our initiative is extremely fortunate to be supported by an ADVISORY BOARD equally committed to understanding how sports impacts society. Our members include:
- Board Chair: Peter Tortorici, Senior Strategic Advisor
- Steve Chappelear, president, OSU Varsity “O” Alumni Society
- John Davidson, professor, Faculty-Athletics Representative
- Vince Doria, Retired Senior VP and Director of News, ESPN
- Dru Hancock, former senior associate commissioner, Big 12 Conference
- Greg Houston, co-founder (emeritus) at DeanHouston, Inc.
- Ryan King, divisional dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and professor of sociology
- Linda Logan, Executive Director, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
- Stacy McGranor, director, user experience, San Jose Sharks
- Matthew Mitten, director of the National Sports Law Institute, Professor of Law at Marquette University
- Chris North, vice president of hospitality and strategy, Levy Restaurants
- Joshua Perry, Ohio State football, NBC Sports
- Kevin Griffin, Associate Director of Athletics at Ohio State, Brand Engagement, Services & Partnerships
- Greg Strizek, director of Research at Strategic Analytics
- Jim Treleaven, president and CEO at VIA Strategy Group LLC
- Kristin Watt, Ohio State Alumni Association Board of Directors, Partner at Vorys
- Bruce Wimbish, Sports Business