The latest episode of the AZ Big Podcast with Michael & Amy has officially dropped. This episode’s guest is Mike Nealy, executive director of The Fiesta Bowl.

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About Mike Nealy of The Fiesta Bowl

Mike Nealy is the executive director of the Arizona Sports Foundation and the Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation, community-based organizations that operate the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Cheez-It Bowl, Fiesta Bowl Charities and numerous community events throughout the state.

Under his leadership, the Fiesta Bowl was named winner of the Phoenix Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2018. Nealy was also recognized by the Phoenix Business as one of the 2018 Most Admired Leaders.

A Minnesota native, Nealy’s career in sports spans more than a decade. Prior to joining the Fiesta Bowl, Nealy spent eight years with the Arizona Coyotes, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure, he led the organization to record-breaking sales and operating successes that earned the organization national recognition in the annual ESPN rankings as the sixth best franchise among all professional sports.

In 2012, he was named the Sports Business Leader of the Year for demonstrating outstanding business, academic and visionary leadership through effective management of his organization.

Before joining the Arizona Coyotes in 2006, Nealy spent four seasons with the Minnesota Wild, where his responsibilities included strategic planning, finance and leading the Wild’s charitable activities.

 

About AZ BIG Podcast with Michael & Amy

Hosted by AZ Big Media Editor in Chief Michael Gossie and Publisher Amy Lindsey, we take you behind-the-scenes of some of the most compelling storylines in the Grand Canyon State. The AZ Big Podcast will feature guests from a variety of industries, including legal, real estate, hospitality, athletics and more. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long to provide quick and concise information about each topic. In other words, it’s an easy listen that’s perfect for your morning or afternoon commute. Episodes will post weekly on Wednesdays and are available wherever you listen to your podcasts.