April 20, 2015 MIssion Statement “BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY ATHLETE NIKE, Inc. IN THE WORLD. IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.” NIke, Inc. PR Contact: Sierra Shafer - [email protected] Biographies Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 503-671-6453 | [email protected] | Nike.com Mark Parker CEO Mark Parker has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nike, Inc. since January 2006. Mr. Parker is responsible for the growth of Nike, Inc.’s global business portfolio, which includes Converse, Cole Haan, Exeter Brands, Hurley International and Nike Bauer Hockey. Mr. Parker is married to Kathy Parker and has three children. Mr. Parker was born in October 21, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1977. Mr. Parker started his professional career with Nike, Inc. in 1979 as a footwear designer based in its research and design facility in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was appointed divisional Vice President of development in 1987, corporate Vice President in 1989, General Manager in 1993, Vice President of Global Footwear in 1998, and President of the Nike Brand in 2001. Mr. Parker has 27 years of extensive design Nike experience across a broad range of leadership roles, from product and development, to marketing and brand management. 1 of 4 April 20, 2015 MIssion Statement “BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY ATHLETE NIKE, Inc. IN THE WORLD. IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.” NIke, Inc. PR Contact: Sierra Shafer - [email protected] Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, Oregon 97005 315-412-2793 | [email protected] | Nike.com Sierra Shafer Nike, Inc. Communications Director Sierra Shafer has served as Director of Communications at Nike, Inc. for eight years. Sierra received her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Oregon, where she served as captain of the Oregon Women’s Soccer team. During her senior year of college, she landed an internship with Nike, Inc. working as a public relations associate. She outshined all of the other interns and was hired immediately. Sierra has been working with Nike ever since, constantly matriculating up the corporate ladder, and now running communications at the corporation. She has overseen publicity for the launching of over 250 products, and oversees all communications for Nike University. Sierra Shafer is originally from San Diego, California and currently lives in Oregon with her husband and three children. Sierra has been an integral part of Nike, Inc. and has made many contributions to the overall efficiency of the corporation. 2 of 4 April 20, 2015 MIssion Statement “BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY ATHLETE NIKE, Inc. IN THE WORLD. IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.” NIke, Inc. PR Contact: Sierra Shafer - [email protected] Nike, Inc. One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 503-671-6453 | [email protected] | NikeUniversity,com Michael Nurse Senior Director, Explore Team Sport Research Lab Matthew Nurse is the Senior Director of the Explore Team Sport Research Lab at Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. He and a select group of individuals help transform the newest sports research into products that athletes around the world can use. The Nike Sport Research Lab was founded in 1980 - just over 15 years after the company itself was created - as a response to create products that would best fit the needs of runners. Nurse works with elite athletes through systems of trial and error, as well as creative pursuits to create the most affective gear for runners around the world. Nurse has held this position since June of 2010. Before that, he was a Senior Researcher for Nike’s Advanced Innovation Research and Development team for over 7 years. While working as a Senior Researcher, he developed the skills needed to eventually plan research agenda, as well as lead certain visions and innovations for Nike. Since becoming Director of Nike’s Sport Research Lab, Nurse has been involved with several impressive projects. As a researcher, he was involved in perfecting Nike apparel, footwear, and other gear, while as Director, he helps execute these research findings. 3 of 4 April 20, 2015 MIssion Statement “BRING INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION TO EVERY ATHLETE NIKE, Inc. IN THE WORLD. IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE.” NIke, Inc. PR Contact: Sierra Shafer - [email protected] Nike University One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, Oregon 97005 201-983-2134 | [email protected] | NikeUniversity.com Saquandra Heath Chancellor Saquandra Heath has a rich background in academics and athletics prior to becoming Chancellor of Nike University. She studied sport management and education at the University of Southern California. Saquandra then went on to receive her J.D. from Stanford University, and right out of law school landed a position with the NFL, working in the legal department. Saquandra dedicated eight years to the NFL, eventually heading the legal department as president. She really enjoyed her job, but wanted to incorporate her love of education into her career somehow. In 2012, she received the opportunity to serve as Athletic Director at Stanford University and was enthralled to use her legal and sport management background while directing athletics at a Division 1 institution. Saquandra helped catapult the athletic department by hiring new coaches for football, basketball, and lacrosse— new hires that led their teams to become champions! Saquandra loved her position at Stanford, but when approached by Nike’s CEO about running Nike University as chancellor, she could not pass up this remarkable opportunity. Saquandra has a lot in the works for Nike University, and will make sure this university achieves academic excellence and innovation, with its students excelling on and off the field. ###.