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Jonny Greco
Chief Energy Officer
Shine Entertainment

SEATTLE, USA // Jonny Greco is an enthusiastic, multi award-winning storyteller in the field of sports entertainment. Through his content creation, character development, and live experiences, Greco has championed fan engagement moments that have created forever memories all over the world for world class brands. Now taking decades of experience Jonny has become the Co-founder + CEO “Chief Energy Officer” of the brand new creative agency his partner and he founded, SHINE ENTERTAINMENT.

Greco started his passion for innovative productions using his mom and dad’s video camera as a child and following Film School at Full Sail University, launched his career with the Florida Marlins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cleveland Cavaliers, World Wrestling Entertainment, Vegas Golden Knights, The World’s Most Famous Arena: Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers and most recently the Seattle Kraken. In addition, Greco has enthusiastically contributed on various productions including multiple Winter Olympics, One Championship, NFL Pro Football Hall Of Fame Enshrinement week, and NBA All-Star Weekend.

Greco has presented and consulted with many leagues, podcasts and global events (NPR, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, ECHL, National Finals Rodeo, National Sports Forum, Calgary Stampede, Full Sail University) on creating a culture for storytelling and building memorable experiences.

“We have been blessed with an incredible journey, surrounded by the best talent and characters in the sports entertainment world. We are very proud to share our energy and unite with others in developing creative cultures for storytelling. Focusing on how we use technology to support the emotional connection in compelling content and fan experiences. We will always aim to champion the fan to give them the best characters to cheer for in the most engaging environment. Our aim is to drive and create a home ice/court/field advantage for our wildly passionate and deserving fans of our teams and brands.”