December 16, 2024 |
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Tom Gores pledges $350,000 to SAY Detroit; includes $100,000 for mental health programming
DETROIT – December 12, 2024 – Platinum Equity founder and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores recently announced a $350,000 commitment to SAY Detroit. Detroit Pistons Front Office Associate Dwane Casey shared the news on behalf of Gores during WJR-AM radio host and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom’s 13th annual SAY Detroit radiothon, an annual
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October 21, 2024 |
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Tom Gores acquires minority stake in NFL’s L.A. Chargers: ‘It’s a privilege’
Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores added to his sports portfolio with the acquisition of a 27 percent stake in the NFL’s L.A. Chargers earlier this month. The Los Angeles Times reports that Gores and his wife Holly bought Dea Spanos Berberian’s 24 percent ownership in the Chargers and one percent each from siblings
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October 18, 2024 |
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Pistons owner Tom Gores compliments new President of Business Operations Melanie Harris for her ‘fresh perspective’
DETROIT, Mich.– The Detroit Pistons announced today that Melanie Harris has been named President of Business Operations, responsible for leading the organization’s business lines, expanding revenue opportunities and driving engagement with partners, sponsors, ticketholders and fans. Ms. Harris most recently served as vice president and general manager for Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand North America unit,
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October 13, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores details offseason plan to add veterans to ‘complement’ young core
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores spoke with reporters at halftime of the 105-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game held on the campus of Michigan State. He addressed many topics with the franchise trying to improve upon last season’s 14-68 record, but it’s clear the plan crafted alongside
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October 10, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons game at MSU offers Tom Gores the chance to give back to Flint community
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Most of the focus Tuesday night was on the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns playing a preseason game on the Michigan State campus. With Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores (Pistons owner) and Mat Ishbia (Suns owner) both being MSU graduates, the game served as a recognition that the school
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