Background on Bill Lively and Don Maloney

1. Bill Lively
By: Jordan Stagmiller

2. Biograph
y
• 70 years old, born in Sherman, Texas and raised in
Dallas, Texas.
• Currently working as President and chief executive
officer, North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee.
EDUCATION
– Got his Bachelor’s degree in music from SMU.
– Got his Master’s degree in education from University of
North Texas.

3. Career Path
• His 1st job was stock boy at M.E. Moses (a five and dime in
Dallas).
• A junior high/high school band director for 7 years at
Seagoville High School, Bryan Adams High School, Sunset
High School and W.E. Greiner Junior High School.
• Was hired as the associate director of the Mustang Band at
SMU.
• Worked as director of bands, associate dean of the
Meadows School of the Arts eventually vice president of
development.
• Was the President and CEO of Dallas Center of the
Performing Arts (raised $338 billion to build AT&T
Performing Arts Center).
• Currently works as President and chief executive officer of
the North Texas Super Bowl XLV (45) Host Committee.

4. President/CEO of North Texas Super
Bowl XLV (45) Host Committee
HOW HE GOT THERE
– Had a relationship established with the Cowboys
from working with Tom Landry.
– When Jerry Jones bought the team, he developed
concepts for entertainment as the executive
director of entertainment.
WHAT IS IT?
– Heads a team that prepared the North Texas
region who hosted the 2011 Super Bowl.
– Raised over $25 million to ensure success of the
Super Bowl.

5. Advice
• His mom told him when he was 4 years old, "Son,
you have every reason to be humble.”
Advice from Lively on perusing his career path...
– “The most important thing is surrounding yourself
with smart, good people. My career in nonprofit work
has relied on philanthropic support.”

6. Interesting Facts About Lively
• Greatest Strength
– His capacity to transfer big dreams into actions.
• Greatest Weakness
– He has no patience, he likes doing things quickly
with a team he knows can help him.
• Biggest Disappointment
– Not being skilled enough to play QB for the Dallas
Cowboys.

7. Screenshot

8. Sources
• http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/05/18/tidbits4.html?page=• http://www.sportscareers.com/sports-career-spotlight.asp?id=134
• http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/super-bowl/local/20110129-super-bowl-• https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=106343957&authType=
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9. Don “Slip” Maloney
• Born on September 5, 1958 in Lindsay,
Ontario.
• General Manager of the Arizona Coyotes.

10. • NHL Career (1978-1991)
– Drafted by the NY Rangers (26th overall), played 11 seasons from
1978 to 1988.
– Traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1988 and played 1 season.
– Also played for the NY Islanders from 1989 to 1991.
• General Manager for the NY Islanders from 1992 to 1995.
• Served as the NY Rangers’ vice president of player
personnel and was also assistant GM to Glen Sather from
1996 to 2007.
– Ranked #26 on Rangers all-time list in the book 100 Rangers
Greats.
• May 28, 2007 named GM of the Phoenix Coyotes.
– June 2, 2010 named NHL GM of the Year.

11. Maloney’s Choice in Career
• Being Canadian he grew up with a passion for
hockey.
• His family had a love for the sport, including
his brother, Dave, who he played in the NHL
with.
• Played in the NHL for 15 years with various
teams.

12. Maloney’s Job
• His most difficult job is producing a competitive hockey
club every year with the low amount of funds.
– Also not knowing if his team is going to be relocated to
another city for many years.
• His average day entails:
– Being on the phone with other GMs about deals, the salary
cap, negotiating contracts, etc.
– Scouting talent from around the world.
– Meetings with the coaching staff, owners and other
members of the organization.
– Going to games at home and sometimes on the road.
– Being apart of press conferences/dealing with the media.

13. http://coyotes.nhl.com/v2/ext/audio/0220maloneyonhomeice2012.Travel/Hours
• When the sport is in season, you'll work long
hours that may include nights and weekends.
• During the off-season, much of your time will
be spent completing negotiations and making
preparations.
• As a sports manager, you'll generally work
from an office, though some managers travel
to away games with their clients.

14. Advice from Maloney
• Bring in fresh ideas, fresh voices, a new look at
an organization.
• “Be a Wal-Mart shopper.”
– Referring to bargain hunting.

15. Facts About Maloney
• Best statistical year was 1979-1980 season with the NY Rangers.
– 25 Goals-48 Assists-73 Points.
• 2x NHL All-Star (1983,1984).
– All-Star MVP in 1984.
• Scored his 1st goal on his 1st NHL shift.
• Was apart of the NYR “Mafia Line” with Don Murdoch and Phil
Esposito.
– 2 “Dons” and a reference of a Godfather (Espo)
• Best signing he has made for Coyotes is the current coach Dave
Tippett.
– For the NY Rangers he selected Henrik Lundqvist in the 7th round.

16. Sources
• http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Whats_the_J
ob_Description_of_a_Sports_Manager.html
• http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=52004
• http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=32637
• http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/sports/ho
ckey/26coyotes.html?_r=0
• http://nyrangerslegends.blogspot.com/2008/01/
don-maloney.html