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Founding Member

David Grant is one of the founding principals of Velocity Sports and Entertainment. Dave is part of the team responsible for overall agency operations and oversees the agency's work for clients such as FedEx, Toyota, Mars, Outback and Holiday Inn. Dave also manages SRi, the company's research and measurement arm, as well as the NASCAR operation based in Charlotte.

Prior to the formation of Velocity, Dave served as Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Clarion Sports and Entertainment. In six years with Clarion, Dave managed sponsorship activities for clients including Sprint, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Pontiac.

Prior to joining Clarion, Dave was Director of Sponsorship Programs for the National Basketball Association. At the NBA, he negotiated sponsor agreements and created promotional programs for sponsors including Miller Brewing, Nike, Gatorade, Jeep, Schick and Nestlé.

Prior to the NBA, Dave was with Lifestyle Marketing Group, a New York City based sports marketing agency. Dave began his career with Grey Advertising in New York City.

Dave was named to the Sports Business Journal's "40 under 40" list recognizing the sports industry's 40 top executives under the age of 40. He holds a B.A. in Managerial Economics from Union College in Schenectady, NY and lives with his wife and two children in Mt. Kisco, NY.

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