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Mark Thomashow

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One Man Show at My Connected Switchboard
📍 Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Mark is a retired Nike executive, where he spent over 30 years as the Senior Global Director of Business Affairs, leading negotiations for iconic campaigns like "Just Do It" and "Bo Knows. " A University of Oregon Law graduate, he now consults on IP matters and operates "My Connected Switchboard" to connect professionals. People describe him as honest and generous.

Post-retirement, Mark prioritizes family, writing, and outdoor activities like kayaking and bird watching. He is an avid reader of sports history, focusing on figures like Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympic crew team, and also enjoys books on historical figures such as Gandhi. He serves on the board of the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School.

Unique fact: While at Nike, Mark once secured an endorsement deal for "Andy the Goose, " which included a new pair of kids Air Jordans each year.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
One Man Show
Job Level
Junior
Location
Beaverton, Oregon, United States
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Talent & IP Rights
Led Nike's business affairs for 31 years, securing talent, music, and literary rights for major ad campaigns. He now advises on IP matters as a consultant.
Sports Marketing
Was a key figure behind some of Nike's most legendary ad campaigns, including those for Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Charles Barkley.
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Career

Work history

8-2015
One Man Show
My Connected Switchboard
11-2015 - 8-2022
Consultant
Doubleday & Cartwright
11-2015 - 8-2022
Senior Advisor at Doubleday & Cartwright
Doubleday & Cartwright
8-2015 - 8-2022
CEO , CMO, COO , CFO, CIO , all other " CO" 's
My Connected Switchboard- thinking of filing a DBA
11-1988 - 8-2015
Senior Global Director Business Affairs/ Brand Marketing
Nike
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Education
1977 - 1980
JD
University of Oregon School of Law
1972 - 1973
B.S.
University of North Dakota
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