Heritage. Passion. Vision.
About Us
Sport Venture Group (SVG) is a sport investment and holding company founded in 2013 by a multigenerational family office to invest, hold and manage its various multisport interests. We are driven by our heritage as investors, our passion as fans and our vision of the future of sport.
The company, from time to time, also advises key clients in the global sport space on Strategy, M&A, Commercial Partnerships and the like. We do not raise money for third parties and do not refer third parties to any funding sources.
Major Holdings
These are holdings that we hold a control, insider or board position in the company.
Minority Holdings
These are holdings that we do NOT hold a control, insider or board position in the company.
Exits
These are holdings that we no longer hold a control, insider or board position in the company.
Foundation & Charity
The Sport Venture Group Foundation is a self-directed nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the world of sport through innovation, education, and empowerment. Through its various initiatives the foundation aims to provide student-athletes with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and athletically.
The foundation also may from time to time elect to support 3rd party charities that may or may not be directly related to sport.
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Our Team
Ron Konersmann
Chairman Emeritus
Ron has over 30 years of both domestic and international senior management experience in packaging, telecommunication infrastructure and internet businesses. He has held positions as Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO with experience in Corporate Strategic Planning and M&A for startups to a Fortune 30 firm having led two major turn-arounds and three startups. Ron is a former US Marine that holds an engineering degree and an MBA from Notre Dame University.
Jaime Shamis
Chairman
Jaime is the Chairman, Foundation Director, and Director of Women’s Sport. Jaime is a former Division II volleyball player that has 20 years combined experience directing, coaching and event management in volleyball. Jaime also has over 20 years of finance, management and recruiting experience having been a top producer at one of the nation’s top bank’s home finance inside sales division where she generated $80M+ in annual revenue. Jaime holds a Business degree from Shippensburg University.
Anthony Gebbia
CEO
Mr. Gebbia brings to the company a diverse career, most notably, 21 years of experience at The Walt Disney Company, a world leader in family and sports entertainment. Mr. Gebbia created the Logistics Operation for Disney’s Wide World of Sports (now ESPN Wide World of Sports) and led the logistics teams for such events as the Walt Disney World Golf Classic and The Walt Disney World Marathon.
Donald Crichton
CFO
Donald has over 30 years broad-based international financial and business experience working companies ranging from $4M sales to Fortune 500. His multifaceted background as a CFO and as a partner in public accounting also consulting and business valuation provides a unique and balanced business approach. He has an extensive background in Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) analyzing and improving internal controls leading to improved company efficiency and reduced costs. His interests include football, rugby and golf.