10 Facts About Brett Yormark

Brett Yormark was born on September 28,1966 and became the fifth and current commissioner of the Big 12 Conference on August 1,2022.

Brett Yormark then became the chief executive officer of Roc Nation.

Brett Yormark then moved on to Palace Sports and Entertainment as a senior account executive.

Brett Yormark then became vice president of corporate marketing and helped successfully negotiate the sponsorship deal with Nextel Communications which, at the time, was NASCAR's largest contract.

Brett Yormark helped the franchise transition from New Jersey to Brooklyn, and led the marketing and operations functions of Barclays Center which opened in 2012.

Brett Yormark spent 14 years with them as CEO of Brooklyn Sports Entertainment, negotiating deals for the Center that included the New York Islanders, Ultimate Fighting Championship, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, SportsNet New York, ACC men's basketball tournament, and the Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament.

Brett Yormark left the Nets in 2019 and was hired by Jay-Z to become Roc Nation's CEO and President of Business Operations and Strategy.

Brett Yormark graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1988 with a degree in business.

Brett Yormark has two children and is married to Elaina Scotto.

Brett Yormark's twin brother Michael Yormark is a business and sports entertainment executive.