Detroit Sports Commission

Formed by the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) in 2017, the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp (DSOC) collaborates with the DSC to provide strategic expertise and resources, strengthening Detroit’s competitive edge in bidding for and hosting major sports events. The DSOC also supports the success of key annual events, helping to elevate Metro Detroit as a premier destination for sports and entertainment.

DSOC Members

Hakim Berry
Director of Human and Labor Relations, Michigan Medicine

Andrea Brimmer
Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Ally Financial

Rick Chryst
SVP/Of Counsel, Dietz Sports & Entertainment

Ric DeVore
Special Advisor to President, Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan

Diane Dietz
Deputy Commissioner, Big Ten Conference

Michael Dietz
President, Dietz Sports & Entertainment

Bill Emerson
President, Rocket Companies

Ryan Gustafson
President & CEO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment

Greg Hammaren
Retired, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Ken Hayward
VP, Community Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Gus Johnson
Fox Sports, Play-By-Play Announcer

David Merrit
Associate Pastor, Straight Gate International Church; Co-Founder of Give Merit

Quentin Messer
CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Claude Molinari
President & CEO, Visit Detroit

Tony Michaels
President & CEO, The Parade Company

Michael Montri
Vice President, Penske Entertainment

Faye Nelson
Retired, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Terry Rhadigan (Chair)
Retired, General Motors; Strategic Advisor, Detroit Regional Chamber

Nicole Sherard-Freeman
President, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Arn Tellem
Vice Chairman, Detroit Pistons

Jason Tinsley
Vice Chair, JP Morgan's Private Bank

Mike Tirico
Host & Play-by-Play, NBC Sports Group

Rod Wood
President and CEO, Detroit Lions