As President & CEO, John Mellor oversees day-to-day operations as well as creating and implementing marketing communications plans and developing strategic relationships and partnerships.
Launched in 2000, Phoenix, Arizona-based WorkInSports.com quickly established itself as the #1 job board and employment resource in the sports industry. Work In Sports made a name for itself in 2001 by partnering with Sports Illustrated to provide exclusive sports employment/career content for their official website, SI.com.
Prior to co-founding WorkInSports.com, Mellor spent five years working for the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, most recently as the team’s Website & Business Development Manager. In this role, he managed the team’s official website including overseeing all content and strategic partnerships.
Given his strong work ethic, Mellor was given additional responsibility as the team’s Player Relations Liaison where he worked with the players to set up corporate and community relations appearances. He was also the team’s practice goalie for two years. Mellor began his career with the Coyotes with a PR internship in 1996.
In the summer of 1996, Mellor began his professional career in sports as a public relations intern with the Calgary Cannons, the AAA affiliate for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A native of Calgary, Canada, 37 year-old Mellor graduated from the University of Calgary in 1996 with a B.A. in Psychology. In 1997, he received a second undergraduate degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations from Arizona State University.
Mellor currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife Jennifer and daughters Mia and Lexi. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, golf and traveling as well as spending time with friends and family.
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