Frances Wilkinson is a veteran of the sports marketing stratosphere. Prior to founding her own agency, she spent a decade at sports and entertainment powerhouse IMG, where she worked with some of the most iconic brands in the business. Earlier in her career, she led sports and sponsorship initiatives for clients at The Martin Agency and managed group ticket sales and hospitality programs at Richmond International Raceway. Frances is known for her honest and collaborative approach and her ability to help brands maximize their marketing investments. She is the President and CEO of Wilkinson Sports Advisory; Professor of Sports Industry Management at Georgetown University; proud Kentucky native, active lifestyle enthusiast, mom, and aspiring tennis player.
Lindsay McBride is passionate about sports and events, and wears many hats at Wilkinson Sports Advisory. Her primary roles are to activate title sponsorships - and she serves as our resident creative guru and digital and social expert. Lindsay has worked with the company since its inception and has gained nine years of valuable experience working in the sports management industry. She attended the University of Virginia, where her work with the Sports Marketing and Promotions Team inspired her to pursue a career in athletics and drove her to attend graduate school in the field. In 2015, Lindsay moved to Richmond, VA to obtain her Master’s Degree in Sport Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University and has pretended to be a local ever since.