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Evan Daum

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Executive Officer at Sport Edmonton
📍 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Evan Daum is the CEO of Sport Edmonton, leveraging his extensive background in sports marketing and fan engagement from his time as a Vice President with the Edmonton Elks. An alumnus of the University of Alberta with both a BA and an MA, he is a passionate storyteller focused on using sport to unite the community.

Outside of his executive role, Evan is deeply involved in local sports, holding coaching certifications and volunteering to help children get involved in the game. He has even spent time sharpening skates for Sport Central, an organization that helps equip young athletes. He is a hands-on community advocate, passionate about grassroots sports development.

Unique fact: Evan is a published academic, co-authoring an article on the changing labor practices of sports journalists in the digital era.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Evan shows up

Non-Confrontational
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Evan cares about

Women's Pro Hockey
Actively and publicly advocating for bringing a Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) team to Edmonton, viewing the city as primed for a professional women's franchise.
Community Sports
As CEO of Sport Edmonton, he is dedicated to enhancing community through sport, from revitalizing local hockey rinks to supporting various grassroots initiatives.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Sport Edmonton
8-2019
Co-Founder & Managing Member
Pinch Hit Media
1-2024 - 9-2025
Vice President, Marketing & Fan Engagement
Edmonton Elks
7-2023 - 1-2024
Director, Marketing and Communications
Edmonton Elks
5-2022 - 7-2023
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Edmonton Elks
In the press

Media appearances

Sport Central Facebook post announcing Evan Daum as CEO of Sport Edmonton. Featured in Facebook
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master of Arts (MA)
University of Alberta
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Alberta
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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