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2022 Tip Off Luncheon

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)

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The Annual Tip Off Sports Luncheon, with presenting sponsor Jim Turner Chevrolet, is the precursor to basketball season in Waco. The next luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Join us from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Baylor Club to hear from our keynote speaker, brand new Big 12 Commissioner, Brett Yormark and the coaches from McLennan Community College and Baylor University, who will provide a look at the upcoming basketball seasons.

About Commissioner Brett Yormark

Recognized as one of the most dynamic and innovative executives in sports and entertainment, Brett Yormark began his tenure as the fifth commissioner of the Big 12 Conference on August 1, 2022. He previously held positions at Roc Nation, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and NASCAR.

Yormark served three years as the COO of Roc Nation and Co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified before moving to the Big 12. Roc Nation is a full-service entertainment company supporting a diverse roster of talent via artist management, music publishing, touring, production, strategic brand development and more.

Prior to Roc Nation, Yormark spent 14 years as President and CEO of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) Global, which manages and controls Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Nets’ NBA G League team, the Long Island Nets. During his tenure, he also expanded BSE’s venue footprint by leading the renovation, reopening and subsequent operation of NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island, and Manhattan’s iconic Webster Hall.

Before BSE Global, Yormark worked for NASCAR for six years, where he helped build the stock-car racing company into a major sports property. Yormark was named the maximum three times to the “Forty Under 40” list by Sports Business Journal and was selected twice to the “40 Under 40” list by Crain’s New York Business. He is also on the board of the City Parks Foundation, the TJ Martell Foundation and NYC & Company.

Yormark is the proud father of Madison and Drake, and is married to Elaina Scotto.

Tickets are non-refundable. Registration is required.