Prior to joining Propel, Doug was the President of Legacy Management Group.  Through his leadership with LMG, Doug managed the business development for more than 25 professional athletes, including: Corey Dillion, Derrick Mason, Chris Reitsma, Karl Mecklenberg, David Akers, Phil Dawson, Brian Moorman, David Pollack, Dermontti Dawson and Brandon Webb.  On the corporate side he oversaw real estate transactions and client projects for the NFL, Meijer, US Bank, Coca-Cola, Best Buy, Hewlitt-Packard and Nike.

 

While at LMG, Doug was elected to the Regents SEC Hall of Fame for his excellence in business and received the Cincinnati Humanitarian award for his commitment to philanthropy.

 

Prior to his business career Doug was a professional kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals for seven years.  As a NFL player Doug set several records for both the Bengals and the NFL, including setting the mark as the most accurate kicker in NFL history. 

 

During his time with the Bengals, Doug founded Kicks for Kids to help at-risk children.  Through his effort Doug was a recipient of the NFLPA’s Byron ‘Whizzer” White award for his contribution to team, community and country.  As the Chairman of Kicks for Kids, Doug secured partnerships with General Mills, Skyline Chili, Morgan Stanley, Grainger, Duke Energy, Delta, Comair, Outback Steakhouse, Messer Construction and Marriott.  Through Doug’s vision, Kicks for Kids continues today to be recognized as one of the most successful non-profit organizations in professional sports.

 

Doug is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and resides in Northern Kentucky with his wife and three children.