Staff

  • Jack Bacot

    CEO

    Jack believes in the transformative power of sports to strengthen communities, drive economic growth, and inspire meaningful change. As the founding CEO of the Greenville Sports Foundation, he is committed to building elite sports initiatives that leave a lasting impact on his adopted hometown. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, publishing, and the sports industry, Jack has collaborated with prominent organizations such as the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, the PGA TOUR, USGA, and PGA of America.

    His career includes serving as Editor-in-Chief for various sports and lifestyle publications, including Golf Business magazine and GameDay for the 49ers. Jack has also spearheaded marketing efforts for companies like Elliott Davis and Tempus Jets, while contributing to community-focused initiatives such as the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. By combining vision, strategy, and a passion for great work, he strives to leverage sports as a force for good.

    A dedicated leader, he has served on the board of directors for VisitGreenvilleSC (past chair), the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Euphoria, the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Ball, and the PGA TOUR’s Golf 20/20 Committee. Jack is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.