Be ready to interact with our featured guests, Linda Logan & Dawn Stewart, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:00 am.
Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
In this interview-style TIGER Tale, Linda Logan, CEO & President, Greater Columbus Sports Commission, will take us through stories and insights from her nearly 25-year period leading the growth of major sports programs including major partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations.
Sports are the front porch of a city. They’re often the first thing people see or help form their initial opinions on what a city is made of.
Beyond the pro and college teams that call it home, Columbus welcomes hundreds of thousands of sports-minded visitors every year. Learn how sports have helped fuel growth and development in Columbus over the last 25 years.
Linda will deliver this story in conversation with Dawn Stewart, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Greater Columbus Sports Commission.
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Linda Shetina Logan has led the Greater Columbus Sports Commission since 2002, helping Columbus host over 1,250 events and generate $1.7 billion in visitor spending. Her work has earned the city national recognition as a top sports destination. She’s served in key roles for major events like the NCAA Final Four and NHL All-Star Game and sits on several boards.
Linda has received numerous honors, including induction into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame and the Spirit of Columbus award.
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In her current role at the Sports Commission, Dawn Stewart is responsible for overall strategy and successful revenue production by creating and implementing key community and business partnerships.
Dawn also leads fundraising efforts for major events hosted by the Sports Commission and in 2025 reached a historical fundraising high for the organization.
Prior to joining the Sports Commission, Dawn spent 24 years in intercollegiate athletics as a sports administrator at various NCAA levels. Most recently she was Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Athletics at Otterbein University.
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Timeline:
11:00 am – Coffee / Morning Snacks / Socializing
11:30 am – Lunch / More Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Linda & Dawn
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
