The Pro Team MMA – Team
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Todd Wenner – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pro Team MMA. In addition, Todd owns PPG, a holding company which has invested in a variety of businesses with a primary focus on real estate and consumer products. Currently PPG is a participating principal in assets with a market valuation in excess of $700 million USD. Prior to forming PPG, Todd was a partner at Sterling American Properties and held a variety of positions in real estate over his 25 year professional career in New York. Todd is a graduate of the University of Miami and received his MBA from Columbia University School of Business.
Ernesto Cespedes, Esq, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. Ernesto is an attorney with 40 years of martial arts experience. He has earned 3 black belts (Judo, Karate and Kung Fu), studied a myriad of weapons for 10 years and has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the last 9 years. He brings a unique understanding of both the sport and the business to Pro Team MMA. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Michael Guerin, Esq. – Director of Domestic Operations. Michael is an attorney and co-founder member of Pro Team MMA. Michael assists in running the west coast operations.
John Kavanagh – Consultant to Pro Team MMA -Based in Dublin, Ireland, John is the Head Coach for Straight Blast Gym International. He is the first and only BJJ black belt in Ireland, he holds the following honors -European BJJ Champion, World FILA Silver Medalist and Irish MMA Champion. He presently runs the largest and most successful MMA camp in Ireland.
Dave Ehrlich - Dave was President of Kronke Sports in Denver. Dave ran the teams, the Pepsi Center and established the television network.
John Roche – as CFO – John has run a number of companies both private and public with holdings in both the US and international markets. John recently stepped down as CFO of New Plan Realty.
Dr. Craig Louckes – as Medical Practices Coordinator - Craig is recognized as one of the leaders in Orthopedic surgery in the country and has agreed to help establish the protocol necessary for training and fighting as well as treatment of fighters.
Legal Counsel – Sanford Michelman of Michelman & Robinson, Sandy was Chairman of the California State Athletic Commission and wrote the rules for MMA in the State of California.
Jan Tilles - Consultant to Pro Team MMA - Based in Helsinki, Finland, Jan is the owner and editor of "Fightsport.fi, (www.fightsport.fi") a premier mixed martial arts (MMA) magazine throughout Scandinavia. He is the manager for Finnish fighter Anton Kuivanen. Jan has been involved in MMA since the early 1990's and possesses a variety of expertise and knowledge.
Milton Marin - Consultant to Pro Team MMA - Based in Costa Rica, Central America, Milton is a well-known and respected martial arts figure throughout Central America. He organizes and participates in many martial arts events throughout the region. Milton actively pursues the growth of MMA in Central America by way of promotions, education and participation.
