Women in Leadership Program |
Nikki Paine
Active Term: 12/2024 - 12/2025
Areas of Expertise
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Senior Manager, Tournament ServicesPGA TOURNikki Paine has over a decade in the hospitality/entertainment/sports industries, and continues to enhance the overall national event experience, with specializations in brand consistency and premium hospitality. During her career, she has lead advertising and marketing efforts in business development for a local media team, secured hospitality and sponsorship sales + activation for an international festival, oversaw marketing for a minor league baseball team, and is currently a Senior Manager of Tournament Services on one of the most elite/profitable teams for the PGA TOUR. Nikki lives with her family in Memphis and is the lead for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs on the PGA TOUR.
Nikki has lead or overseen specific areas for 15+ PGA TOUR events with a special focus in Tournament Experience, VVIP Hospitality, & Special Events. Within these exclusive events, Nikki maintains relationships and the fulfillment of higher level sponsorships, player experience, and vendor relations. In this role, she continues to lead student programs with detailed training for premium hospitality, and mentors team counterparts within the tournament services/operational division. Nikki is a Tennessee native, a graduate of The University of Mississippi, and has an amazing five year old son. |
