Jerry Colangelo - Professional Sports Motivational Speaker
Available

Jerry Colangelo

Speaker & Booking Information

Famous Phoenix Based Sports Executive and Owner

Based in Phoenix, AZ

Motivational Sports Speaker

Available for:

  • Corporate Appearances
  • Speaking Engagements
  • Meet & Greets
  • Endorsements
  • Virtual Events
  • Social Media Campaigns

About Jerry Colangelo

Jerry Colangelo played his college basketball at the University of Kansas and Unviersity of Illinois after starring at Bloom Township High School. During his playing career at Illinois he earned All-Big Ten honors and served as the captain of his team as a senior. He graduated with a degree in physical education in 1962 and was later inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame. After earning his degree he joined the Chicago Bulls organization in 1962 as a marketing director, scout and assistant to the President of the team before being hired as the general manager of the expansion Phoenix Suns in 1968, making him the youngest GM in pro sports at the time. He eventually became the President of the Suns and then took over ownership of the team. He’d go on to own the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA, Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB, Arizona Sandsharsks in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League. In 2005 he was named director of USA Basketball, and currently serves as the chairman of the National Italian American Assocaition.

Book for Your Next Event

Bring Jerry Colangelo to Your Event

Whether it's a keynote speech, corporate event, or private appearance — our booking agents will handle every detail to make it happen.

Call 800-916-6008 or email contact@athletespeakers.com

Book Now

Interested in booking Jerry Colangelo for your next event?

Contact Athlete Speakers today at 800-916-6008 to book Jerry Colangelo for your next corporate event, speaking engagement, endorsement, VIP meet-and-greet, virtual meeting, social media campaign, or other appearance. The booking agents at Athlete Speakers work to secure the best rates for your preferred sports personality.

For over 25 years, Athlete Speakers has partnered with corporations to find the perfect sports speakers for their events. With more than 10,000 events booked since 1999, our direct relationships with athletes, coaches, sports agencies, and public relations firms help us secure the most competitive talent fees for our clients. Our experienced agents and logistical coordinators will work closely with you to provide Jerry Colangelo's most recent speaking fee, appearance cost, and availability.

Watch

Featured Jerry Colangelo Speaking Videos

Highlights and interviews featuring Jerry Colangelo.

Similar speakers

More Basketball Speakers

Curated alternatives based on Basketball Speakers and budget range.

Explore Related Categories

Dive deeper into themes Jerry speaks about.

Basketball Speakers

Basketball Speakers

The NBA is globally one of the most popular sports in the world, which make basketball speakers in-demand talent. Corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations understand the value of having a current or retired NBA player, coach, or broadcaster at their event. Basketball speakers impart lessons from their careers at in-person speaking engagements, virtual events, and other types of meetings. The topics they speak on most often include leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity.

Sports Team Owners

Sports Team Owners

Sports team owners are individuals who have reached the top of their profession and have the means to pursue a new passion. They apply the special leadership skills that have made them successes outside of sports and work towards fostering a winning culture in the organizations they run. Sports team owners often share their stories of achievement with corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups and other organizations. They are the perfect choice for your next speaking engagement, virtual meeting, corporate outing, trade show, product endorsement or VIP meet and greet.

Sports Team Executive Speakers

Sports Team Executive Speakers

Sports team executives are tasked with making difficult decisions about the teams they run each day. The front office of a professional franchise operates with many of the same challenges found in regular businesses. The decisions that these general managers, team presidents and other top staff make can affect the future of their organizations for years to come. Sports team executive speakers are familiar with corporate structures making them excellent for conferences, virtual meetings, trade shows, meetings and a host of other events.

Booking Disclaimer

Important booking information for Jerry Colangelo

AthleteSpeakers is an independent speakers bureau that assists organizations with booking talent such as Jerry Colangelo for speaking engagements, appearances, and events. We do not claim exclusive representation. All speaking fees and availability are estimates and subject to final confirmation with the Jerry Colangelo's authorized representatives. Read full disclaimer.

Ready to Book Jerry Colangelo?

Contact our booking specialists to secure Jerry Colangelo for your next event

Call 800-916-6008 or email contact@athletespeakers.com