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Building a World-Class Sports Market

The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) attracts and hosts premier sports events that shape an economically and culturally vibrant region.

The SSC serves as a resource to and for our professional, amateur, collegiate, and youth sports organizations and venues.

Ken Griffey Jr with the Seattle Sports Commission

Collaborating with stakeholders in the private, public, and community sectors, the SSC and its charitable affiliate, the Seattle Sports Commission Foundation, work to foster a dynamic sports culture with a belief in human rights, inclusivity, equal access, and sustainability to ensure future generations can enjoy Seattle sports.

We believe
in the power
of sports.

vision

The Greater Seattle Region is a world-class sports market.

Mission

Enhance the Greater Seattle Region’s economy and quality of life through sports.

Who We Are

The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) is proud to be a cornerstone for sports and sports-related activities in the Greater Seattle Region.

We believe our city stands for the best of what a destination has to offer, thanks to Seattle’s wide selection of venues, facilities, hotels, and world-class attractions.

Combined with our team’s proven performance and collaborative partnership throughout the duration of an event, we strive to guarantee a successful, memorable experience from start to finish

We are committed to establishing strong relationships with Seattle pro franchise teams and university athletic departments, organizations, groups, and individuals in sporting and non-sporting industries.

This enterprise of key sports, business, government, and civic leaders, and sports constituencies serves as an intersection to take an event to the next level by providing added exposure, support, and visibility.

These collaborative relationships also allow us to facilitate the logistical and operational support an event requires.

Our team works closely with local and state entities to secure permits and approvals. Our professional partnerships with numerous vendors ensure the highest quality of output at preferred rates.

We work hand in hand with Visit Seattle, our Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, to find the best hospitality for an event at competitive rates.

Our Staff

Board of directors

The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) is a dynamic organization governed by a committed group of diverse board members representing Seattle’s private, public and nonprofit institutions. SSC's Board of Directors aid the organization in achieving its mission to measurably improve economic development of the Greater Seattle Region and enrich the community by attracting, managing or enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.

Executive Board

Chair
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Chair
Joli Mosier
Principal
MosierMcCann
Chair Elect
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Chair Elect
Amy Banovich
Office Managing Partner
KPMG LLP
Treasurer
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Treasurer
Carl Gipson
State President, External & Legislative Affairs
AT&T
Secretary
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Secretary
Kara Tokita
President/Owner
Tokita Bethune
Vice President
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Vice President
Jason Rose
President, PNW, British Columbia & Alaska
WM
Immediate Past Chair
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Immediate Past Chair
Grant Degginger
Shareholder
Lane Powell PC

Board

Board Member
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Board Member
Kristi Ellefson
Marketing & Communications Manager
WaFd Bank
Board Member
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Board Member
Trevor Gooby
Senior Vice President Ball Park Operations
Seattle Mariners
Board Member
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Board Member
Rob Lampman
Chief Operating Officer
Seattle Kraken
Board Member
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Board Member
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom
Chief Operating Officer
Seattle Sounders FC
Board Member
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Board Member
Steve Metruck
Executive Director
Port of Seattle
Board Member
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Board Member
Kelly Saling
Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer
Visit Seattle
Board Member
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Board Member
Nate Silverman
Chief Commercial Officer
Seattle Storm and Force 10
Board Member
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Board Member
Karen Thomas
Principal & Managing Director
Gensler
Board Member
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Board Member
Jesse Uman
Principal
Uman Consulting
Board Member
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Board Member
Daniel Whitney
Board Member
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Board Member
Tom Wolf
Managing Director
Hyatt Regency Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8
Board Member
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Board Member
David Young
Chief Operating Officer
Seattle Seahawks

Executive Advisory Board

Board Emeritus
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Board Emeritus
Yogi Hutsen
Executive Vice President
Columbia Hospitality
Executive Advisory Board
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Executive Advisory Board
Bob Bass
Executive Vice President & Legislative Affairs
AT&T
Executive Advisory Board
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Executive Advisory Board
Cathy Cooper
Executive Vice President & Chief Consumer Banker
WaFd Bank
Board Emeritus
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Board Emeritus
Elisabeth James
Chief Operating Officer
Downtown Seattle Association
Executive Advisory Board
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Executive Advisory Board
Chuck Nelson
President & CEO
Washington Athletic Club
Board Emeritus
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Board Emeritus
Bob Flowers
Partner
GCG LLC
Executive Advisory Board
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Executive Advisory Board
Greg Root
Director of Corporate Development & Strategy
Boyd Corp
Board Emeritus
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Board Emeritus
Mitch Koch
Chief Financial Officer
Space Needle
Board Emeritus
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Board Emeritus
Darlene Corkrum

Partners

The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) attracts and hosts premier sports events that shape an economically and culturally vibrant region.