Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group Promotes Glenn Gray to Vice President
Soccer News: Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group – the full-service, global agency representing sport and lifestyle brands, destinations and communities – has promoted Glenn Gray to Vice President.
In his new position, Gray will oversee Buffalo BIG’s golf products group, continue to grow its sport and soccer practice, and increase his role in corporate strategy and business development. Most recently Director, he has engineered successful PR, marketing and digital programs for major brands in the golf, soccer, tennis, fitness, association, outdoor, hospitality and luxury sectors worldwide.
Buffalo BIG and Gray have also successfully assisted their client US Club Soccer, with the launching of it’s Players First initiative.
“Glenn passionately drives high-level results for clients while guiding a team of savvy marketing professionals,” says Rich Katz, Managing Director of Buffalo BIG. “His leadership skills, creativity and client-centric approach consistently inspires new ideas and makes Buffalo BIG an even more invaluable partner.”
A graduate of the University of Mary Washington with a Masters in Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Gray joined Buffalo BIG in 2010 following marketing and PR roles with Nike, Octagon and the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy.
Gray is Co-Chair of GOLF 20/20’s Millennial Task Force and Communications Chair for VCU’s Center for Sports Leadership Alumni Council. Earlier this year, he joined The First Tee of D.C.’s Executive Committee for Northern Virginia. Additionally, Gray holds a U.S. Soccer Federation National “A” Coaching License.
“For the past 15 years, Buffalo BIG has conceived and executed groundbreaking programs which boost clients’ sales, market share and profits,” says Gray. “Our heavy investment in digital and social media experts further engage hundreds of millions of passionate sports fans.”
A 30-person agency headquartered outside Washington, DC, Buffalo BIG has offices in Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Richmond, Raleigh and San Antonio.