Women in Business Award 2007
Mimi Griffin, 2007 Award Winner
Mimi Griffin has owned and operated MSG Promotions, Inc. since its inception in 1983. Mimi's extensive experience in the sports and event management fields has facilitated MSG's successful execution of many prestigious events. By placing an emphasis on service, clear and constant communication and attention to detail, Mimi has distinguished MSG Promotions as one of the finest companies within the event management field. MSG manages the corporate hospitality sales, fulfillment and operations for the U.S. Open Championships each year. In addition, the USGA selected MSG Promotions to manage all Championship logistics for the 2009 U.S.Women's Open at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA. Mimi serves as the Executive Director for this event.
Mimi's valuable experience in sports and event marketing and management has come
from many different sources. She worked as ESPN's primary women's basketball analyst
from 1983 through 1999 and with CBS Sports from 1985 through 1991. In 1990, Mimi
became the first woman to serve as a color analyst for a men's NCAA Tournament game
on ESPN and in 1991, was the first woman to broadcast the first two rounds of the men's
NCAA basketball tournament on CBS Sports. This accomplishment is noted in the
Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mimi served as the studio analyst
along with Robin Roberts for ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Women's Basketball
tournament during the 1996 through 1999 seasons.
In addition to her current work with the U.S. Open, Mimi has served as Championship Director for the 1992 and 2000 U.S. Senior Opens at Saucon Valley Country Club, as well as for the 1995 U.S.Women's Open at the Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs.
Mimi graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and Masters in Business Administration from Lehigh University. After completing her degrees, Mimi worked in the Special Events Marketing department at Manufacturers Hanover Trust (1980-82) in New York City and later accepted the position of National Director of Promotions for Women's Athletics for Converse (1983-85).