Varsity Brands

BSN SPORTS Names Former Fanatics and Nike Exec as Chief Commercial Officer

by | Feb 19, 2026
In this newly created role, Avery Jessup will lead BSN SPORTS’ commercial strategy, working closely with leaders throughout the organization to align go-to-market strategies, boost execution across channels, and provide a more integrated and customer-focused commercial approach, the company said.
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Varsity Brands Names Former Chewy Exec as Chief Technology & Product Officer
by | Feb 16, 2026
Satish Mehta will oversee Varsity Brands' product and technology strategies, building digital platforms, data-driven experiences, and secure systems. The Farmers Branch-based company was acquired for $4.75 billion in 2024 by NY-based KKR.
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North Texas’ Varsity Brands Acquired in Reported $4.75B Deal by NY‑Based KKR
by | Aug 26, 2024
Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands, a leader in academic apparel and memorabilia, was acquired from Bain Capital and Charlesbank. The company reaches more than 8 million athletes and students annually by servicing team sports, athletics, and spirit programs nationwide.
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Varsity Brands Appoints former Secret Service Agent as Chief Security Officer, Invests in Safety & Security Initiatives
by | Jun 28, 2024
In her new role, Lisa Olivieri will proactively manage Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands' integrated security and safety efforts across the company, its events, competitions, offices, and facilities, the company said.
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Varsity Brands Hires New EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

by | Jun 16, 2023
Joe Raines will work to help Varsity realize the benefits of scaling its platform while improving the performance of operations across its three businesses—BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones.
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Dallas funding
Follow the Money: Gas-to-Liquids Developer Greenway Nets $118K, FlyLine Pre-Seeds $500K
by | Feb 13, 2020
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Cysiv, Integrity Marketing, iDonate, DocSynk, Varsity Brands, Cushman & Wakefield, and more.
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Vice President
DI People: Rug Doctor, Critical Start, and Infogroup Make Leadership Announcements
by | Aug 20, 2019
You’ll also find news from Meeting Professionals International, Varsity Brands, Atmos Energy, CSW Industrials, the Texas Women’s Foundation, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in this roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies and organizations in North Texas.
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DI People: DART, Purple Land, Varsity Brands Name New Innovation and Tech Leaders
by | Jul 23, 2019
You’ll also find news from JPI, Pier 1 Imports, Southern Gas Association, Steward Global Partners, J.C. Penney, and RealFoundations in this roundup of leadership and executive moves by companies in North Texas.
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