Forty Nine Degrees Hires New VP of Strategy and Development

Forty Nine Degrees is honored and excited to announce the addition of new teammate and former client, Jason Grooms. As the former Assistant Athletics Director of Football at both Ohio University and Vanderbilt University, and the former Football Chief of Staff at the University of Texas, Grooms brings a unique and valuable perspective that will aid Forty Nine Degrees to help better understand and service the needs of our clients.?

Grooms will be stepping into the role of VP of Strategy and Development, where he will lead our teams in driving innovation and sharpening how we help our clients tell their stories and deliver exceptional experiences.

Peter Beck, the Company’s Executive Vice President, believes this hire will more successfully position Forty Nine Degrees for future growth. “We are so pumped to welcome Jason Grooms to the Forty Nine Degrees Team leading our strategy and client development. We have admired Jason’s passion, energy and values working together over the years and excited for him to formally be a huge part of our team bringing 25+ years of leadership, insights, energy and involvement in creating elevated experiences for recruits, fans, athletes & staff.”

Jason Grooms, VP of Strategy and Development, “I could not be more excited to join the Forty Nine Degree family! I have had a strong relationship with the company and all the great people there for almost 20 years.?Forty Nine is the gold standard in the industry in how they deliver experiences to their customers, how they execute the process, but more importantly how they put the client first.?I am looking forward to connecting with clients and building new partnerships in the industry to deliver first-class experiences to their student-athletes, donors, and fans.”