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Tim Gortsema

Senior Vice President of Business Operations

Biography:

A member of the Griffins’ original 1995 staff, Tim Gortsema began his career with DP Fox Sports & Entertainment as vice president of finance and administration. In February 2007 he was promoted to senior vice president of business operations, becoming just the second person to direct the Griffins’ front office.

Now in his 14th season with the club, Gortsema oversees all business-related activities for the Griffins, including finance and administration, sales and marketing, public relations, community relations, arena advertising and Griff's IceHouse. Under his watch, the Griffins have realized three consecutive seasons of increased attendance for the first time in franchise history, as their average of 7,448 fans in 2008-09 was the team’s highest in eight seasons.

Instrumental in the successful management of what has become a multi-million dollar business venture, Gortsema received his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland and later earned his MBA from Western Michigan University. Prior to joining DP Fox Sports, he was a manager in the audit department at Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

He and his wife, Suzanne, have two daughters, Danielle and Madelyn, and one son, Justin.

E-mail: tgortsema@griffinshockey.com

Phone: (616) 774-4585 ext. 3014

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