NICK GARNER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
An accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in the collegiate sports industry. Nick spent nearly 16 years with LEARFIELD, most recently serving as Vice President - Strategic Solutions and Partnerships. Nick spearheaded much of LEARFIELD's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) go-to-market strategy and executed the company's NIL educational and training rollouts to nearly 180 properties across the country. As part of this initiative, Nick leveraged LEARFIELD's influence in the collegiate space to create and execute the company's strategic NIL partnership with industry leader, Opendorse. Prior to his Vice President appointment, he served as General Manager of Mizzou Sports Properties at the University of Missouri. Nick and his wife Denise have three children (Kaylee, Kaitlyn, and Brayden). He holds a M.Ed in Sport Management from Wichita State University and a BS from Kansas State University.
LAURENCE BOWERS
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CONTENT CREATION
A member of the winningest class in Mizzou Basketball’s history, Laurence is a success-driven, enthusiastic professional with the proven ability to establish and maintain strong professional partnerships. As a former professional athlete, Laurence utilizes his competitive nature to expand our company’s reach and partnerships. He is the proud husband of Feven and the father of Fiyori (“YoYo”) and Lael. Laurence holds a Master's Degree in School,Educational, and Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Missouri. Laurence is a member of the 2012 Mizzou ’39 Class and also the prestigious Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.
JENNA BROWN
MARKETING COORDINATOR
A former educator and Track and Field collegiate athlete, Jenna understands and respects the student-athlete experience. With strong administrative and marketing skills and communication skills, Jenna embodies ETTB's vision of excellence. Jenna doubled majored and earned a Bachelor in Sports Management and History Education at William Woods University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Jenna and her husband, Jonathan, have two children named Jeorgia and Jackson.