Ron Minegar is beginning his 15th season with the Arizona Cardinals after joining the organization from Disney Sports in 2000.
In his current position, the 56-year old Minegar is responsible for developing the clubs strategic plan and oversees all aspects of the Cardinals business operations. He serves as the team’s primary negotiator on all broadcast agreements, training camp agreements, concessionaire contracts, ticketing agreements and retail merchandise contracts. Additionally, he was a part of the project team during the design and construction of University of Phoenix Stadium and works closely with the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and the stadium’s Facility Management firm on business and operational issues.
Prior to joining the Cardinals, Minegar was recruited to serve as Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Anaheim Sports, Inc., a division of the Walt Disney Corporation. Originally hired to direct marketing and sales for the Anaheim Angels, Minegar ultimately assumed the additional responsibility of overseeing the marketing and sales efforts for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
A native of the Midwest, Minegar began his sports career with the La Crosse, Wis. franchise of the Continental Basketball Association serving as team President and representing the club’s ownership on all league issues from 1985 to 1990. From 1991-1995, he served as the Director of Corporate Sales for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Target Center. Minegar left the Timberwolves to assist in the startup of the Minnesota Moose, an expansion franchise in the International Hockey League. In his role as Vice President of Business Operations, he developed the organizations overall business and operational plan and oversaw the launch of the wildly popular Moose logo resulting in record league merchandise and promotional sales. Upon the announcement of the NHL’s return to the Twin Cities in 1997, Minegar assisted in the relocation of the IHL franchise to Winnipeg, Manitoba, then became CEO of Diamond Sports Group and was involved in acquisition projects within minor league baseball, basketball and hockey.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1981 and in 1984 earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Minegar resides in Phoenix with his wife Margaret and two children, Jenna and a son Craig.
