Michael Jenkins

Michael Jenkins joined the Huskie Athletics administration staff in April 2010 in the new Director of Development & Marketing position.

Prior to owning and operating his own sports consulting company, Jenkins spent the past 12 years in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge with him in the areas of new business development and marketing.  He spent four years with the Regina Pats, two with Prince Albert Raiders and, most recently, six with the Saskatoon Blades.

While with the Blades, Jenkins led the design and launch of new marketing strategies focused on networking, value, client retention and referrals leading to increases in corporate sponsorship. Jenkins was runner up as the WHL’s Top Marketing Professional, an honor he received previously, while working with the Prince Albert Raiders.

Jenkins work experience includes diversity and dynamics. He was a key member of the leadership teams for the 2002 CHL Top Prospects game and the 2005 ADT Canada Russia Challenge. He also played a major role in the Blades receiving the 2006 SABEX awards of excellence for Community Involvement.

Jenkins is an active community member and volunteer. He has served as a Director with the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, an elected executive member of the 7:22 business Breakfast Club and as Chair of the WHL’s Marketing Committee. He remains an active volunteer with the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, 7:22 Breakfast Club and Tourism Saskatchewan.

Jenkins attained a Bachelor of Physical Activity Studies in Sports Administration/Commerce in 1995 with the University of Regina.  Jenkins and his wife, Rebecca, have two young children, Tyson and Alicia.