Nick Arison (born 1981) has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Heat, since July 22, 2011, managing the daily operations of the organization.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]} Arison has also held the position of alternate governor since 2005. He has been employed full-time by the organization since 2003.

Early life

During his teenage years, Arison fulfilled the role of the Miami Heat's towel, water boy, and floor mopper.^[15][16]

Arison completed studies at Duke University in 2003, earning a degree in public policy along with a certificate in marketing and management. He dedicated four seasons as the team manager for the Blue Devils men's basketball team and assumed the role of head team manager in his senior year under Mike Krzyzewski.^[17] He worked for Team USA, assisted in overseeing the day-to-day activities during significant events such as the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, as well as the 2006 world championships.

Personal life

He has a sister Nick Arison is the son of Micky Arison, current owner of the Miami Heat. His grandfather, Ted Arison, was one of the original founders of the team.

Together with their son and daughter, he and his wife, Jenna, live in Miami. They married in 2016. His wife is involved with Project Medishare. He was raised alongside his sister Kelly Arison, who serves as the godmother of the Carnival Sunrise.^[19][20][21]

See also

• List of National Basketball Association team presidents
• Arison family

References