“Jack has an ability to connect people, ideas, and teams to create stories and value in a way that few do through his vision in connecting dots that others miss. His awareness and connectedness is what helped me learn to always look for more, make the idea bigger, go beyond the comfortable. This has helped transform how I work and explore the future for adidas Basketball.”
— Gabe Heller, Global Director of Footwear, Curry Brand and Basketball at Under Armour
“From our first interaction, Jack pushed me to be my best. His combination of high expectations with unrelenting support makes him an incredible leader. I was able to surprise myself with what I was able to achieve while trying to meet Jack’s standards. He encouraged us all to strive for greatness while creating a “family” atmosphere where we all supported each other. ”
— Erica Tappin, Head of Global Marketing, Running at New Balance
“Jack’s ability to manage people is his biggest strength. With Jack, it’s never about his team, it’s about THE team. His proudest moments as a manager were evident when a teammate or I succeeded, and his ability to move talent within his team and within the company are unrivaled and rare. ”
— Conor McAvoy, Global Sr. Director Brand Communications at adidas Originals
“Jack is the ultimate storyteller. He can communicate a brand vision and message clearly while building a strong team to bring it to life. Jack is thoughtful, meticulous, and inspiring. He pushes everyone inside and outside of his team to exceed their goals, which in turn propels the brand he cares and works for that much further.”
— Kendall Selverian, Director Brand Marketing at Outer
“Jack empowered me so that I was ready for the next step in my career. He genuinely treated my career development as his own. His experience, guidance, and willingness to provide me autonomy were critical in permitting me to progress. ”
— Travis Nanchy, Sr. Director Sportswear Footwear at adidas
“Jack’s authenticity is one of his strongest attributes as a leader. His ability to relate to my aspirations and sincerely provide professional and personal guidance was vital for my career path. This guidance and assurance strengthened me as a professional and also groomed me for the leadership role I now hold. ”
— Corey Butler, Head of Partnerships & Community at Reigning Champ
“Jack is a strategic thinker and leader that puts his people first. He creates an environment for his employees to succeed through ownership, accountability, and inclusion into the strategic process.”
— Ahren Zimmerer-Mazza, Sr. Director, Concept to Consumer - DTC at adidas
“Jack advocates for our team to work independently and own our business. We then lean on Jack for his experiences, guidance, and feedback. As a result, Jack’s work style allows the team and me to grow and learn at an accelerated rate. ”
