Breslin Center to the Boardroom

811 West Square Lake Road,Troy MI 48098

17 May, 2022

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Join us for a discussion with Paul Davis and Casey Hurbis as we discuss how sports influenced Paul’s success & his strong MSU ties. Join us for a discussion with Paul Davis, former Mr. MI Basketball, MSU Center and NBA player, moderated by Casey Hurbis, MSU graduate and CMO of Rocket Mortgage about how sports influenced where he is today and his strong MSU ties. A portion of ticket proceeds will go on to support the MSU Executive MBA Scholarship Endowment Fund which provides tuition assistance to the MSU Executive MBA program. Be sure to register early and submit your questions! Tickets are $25 for individuals and $250 for a reserved table of 8 with your name or logo visible at the event! About Paul Davis, Partner at Podium Risk Management:Paul Davis is a former professional and college basketball player who now serves as a partner with Podium Risk Management. Paul provides the vision, strategy, and business development for the firm as it helps active and retired athletes, entertainers, c-suite executives, and business owners create long-term financial security, stability, and success. Paul was promoted to partner in 2020 by Podium’s founding partner Manuel Amezcua, Founder and Managing Partner of Podium Risk Management. His basketball career started at Rochester High School, where Paul was ranked one of the top players in the nation, named Michigan’s Mr. Basketball in 2002 and a McDonald’s All-American. He was recruited to Michigan State University by legendary coach Tom Izzo and was instrumental in leading MSU to the Elite Eight and Final Four during his college years. Paul went on to the NBA where he played for the L.A. Clippers and the Washington Wizards. He also played professional basketball overseas in Sevilla, Spain and Moscow, Russia where Paul won the 2015 Eurocup Championship. He retired in 2016 after undergoing 7 different surgeries with 5 being on his right knee. Paul grew up in Rochester, MI and is a graduate of Michigan State University. Locally, he serves on the board of Fleece & Thank You, which provides handmade fleece blankets to children staying overnight in Michigan hospitals and heads the nonprofit organization’s development and fundraising efforts. Paul also serves on The First Tee of Detroit board. Securities, investment advisory and financial planning services offered through qualified Register Representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC, Supervisory office: 3000 Town Center, Suite 3100, Southfield, MI 48075. Supervisory phone number: (248) 357-7600. Podium Risk Management is not a subsidiary of MML Investors Services, LLF or its affiliated companies. Podium Risk Management is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC. Michigan State University is not affiliated with Podium Risk Management or MassMutual Great Lakes. About Casey Hurbis, CMO Rocket Mortgage:Casey Hurbis is the Chief Marketing Officer at Rocket Mortgage, serving all businesses within the Rocket Companies portfolio. He oversees all marketing initiatives while driving new, innovative strategies to captivate the audience of the nation’s largest and most trusted mortgage lender. To achieve these goals, Casey leads Detroit’s premier in-house marketing agency. Under Casey’s leadership, Rocket Mortgage has earned two consecutive #1 rankings atop the highly coveted USA Today Ad Meter, the leading ranking platform for Super Bowl commercials. In 2022 the company achieved the honor for an advertisement featuring Barbie and actress Anna Kendrick promoting the benefit of finding and financing a home through Rocket Homes and Rocket Mortgage. In 2021, the company took home both the #1 and #2 spots on Ad Meter for two humorous ads featuring Tracy Morgan. Casey’s team led the creation and promotion of the Rocket Mortgage Classic – the first PGA TOUR event held in the city of Detroit. In 2019, the inaugural tournament was the most-awarded event on the TOUR, winning three “Best Of” awards, including the “Fair Way Award” for its diversity and inclusion initiatives. In 2020, the tournament shifted its focus and dedicated the bulk of its fundraising to bridging the digital divide in Detroit – the least connected major city in America. Along with Rocket Mortgage, Casey oversees the marketing efforts for other successful businesses in Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), including Rocket Pro TPO, Rocket Homes and Rocket Auto – helping to elevate these brands in their respective industries. His leadership helped Rocket Mortgage earn its place in Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2021 list. Casey joined the Rocket in 2017 after 24 years in automotive marketing – most recently leading advertising and communications for FIAT, where he helped successfully reintroduce the FIAT brand to American car buyers. Equally important to his brand-building efforts is Casey’s work with local and national nonprofits. Three that are particularly close to his heart are the Special Olympics, the Salvation Army and Bethany Christian Adoption Services. In addition to his community efforts, Casey serves on the Board of Directors for Adcraft Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission. Casey is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he can be found cheering on his Spartans every fall.