Norm Gill, Partner:  Norm was the founder of Soccer Blast International (SBI) and has hands on experience in every aspect of an indoor facility’s development, construction and operation.  He has personally operated two Soccer/Sports Blast facilities and has overseen the development, construction and operation of many others.  Before founding Soccer Blast, Norm was principal owner of a construction company specializing in design/build industrial construction projects.  His expertise includes location selection, construction, financing and business operations.  Norm is currently a member of USIndoor Soccer’s Advisory Board of Directors.

 

 

Steve Michener, Managing Partner:  Steve brings to Pinnacle the combination of a strong financial background plus direct involvement with US Youth Soccer.  His business experience includes a 25 year career as a high level executive with national and international Fortune 500 companies.  In soccer he served as President of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association.  He then developed and managed multiple indoor sports facilities in the Midwest.  Steve has direct experience and expertise in assessing individual market potential for successful indoor sports facilities and developing business plans to help markets achieve that success.  Steve’s experience serves Pinnacle clients well in matters of operations, staffing, training and financial management.

 

 

Lisa Clark, Associate:  Lisa specializes in the areas of: human resources; employee training programs; special events; youth programming & camps; and development of training programs for sports facility professionals.  She has direct experience as Executive Director of a multi-sport indoor facility and has worked in community and economic development for municipalities and in hospitality and tourism management.  Lisa earned her Masters of Science in Training & Development from the University of Wisconsin.

 

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