Mitch Spolan

Current

• Senior Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Yahoo! Inc.

Past

• Architect at Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates

Education

• University of Florida
• University of Florida

Recommended

1 person has recommended Mitch

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

• My Company

Mitch Spolan’s Summary

Standard Speaking Bio

A dynamic thinker and pioneer of innovative marketing ideas, Mitch is the Senior Regional Vice President for the Southern United States. He is charged with partnering with some of the largest brands in the world, and marrying traditional media campaigns with interactive strategies. “What If…” are Mitch’s two favorite words, and that is the spirit that has propelled Yahoo! to become one of the largest brands in the world.

Mitch joined Yahoo! in 1998 and has quickly moved through the ranks to become one of Yahoo’s most well-respected innovators for his creative philosophy and his skillful implementation of ground breaking ideas. In 2003, Mitch won the Yahoo! SuperStar Award which is the highest distinction a Yahoo! employee can earn. Mitch became the first winner ever from the Yahoo! Sales team.

Mitch and his teams in Atlanta and Dallas work with Fortune 1000 brands and their agencies from the east coast to New Mexico. Their impressive client list includes such major brands as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon Wireless, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Intercontinental Hotels, Cingular, Frito Lay, Nestle Purina, Dell, and Bank of America, just to name a few..

Prior to joining Yahoo!, Mitch owned an interactive advertising agency which primarily focused on creative design. Mitch is also an Architect and practiced Architecture specializing in Architectural Acoustics for several years in the Atlanta area. Mitch received both an undergraduate degree in Design and a Masters Degree in Architecture specializing in Architectural Acoustics from University of Florida.

Mitch Spolan’s Specialties:

• Rich Media
• Behavioral Targeting
• Keynote Speaker/Guest Lecturer/Public Speaker/Panelist
• Interactive Media/Digital Media/Online Media

Mitch Spolan’s Experience

• Senior Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing

  Yahoo! Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; YHOO; Internet industry)

  November 1998 — Present (10 years)

• Architect

  Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  August 1995 — November 1998 (3 years 4 months)

  I specialized in Architectural Acoustics and worked on several projects from Convention Centers to Performing Arts Centers.

Mitch Spolan’s Education

• University of Florida

  Masters, Architecture, 1993 — 1995

  • Specialized in Architectural Acoustics
  • Received the Robert B. Newman Award for merit in Architectural Acoustics
  • Received the Alpha Rho Chi Medal awarded for leadership, service, and promise of real professional merit in Architecture
  • Taught undergraduate Design I & II, and Environmental Technologies which included Lighting, Electricity, and Acoustics

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Design, Architecture, 1989 — 1993

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Additional Information

Mitch Spolan’s Websites:

• My Company

Mitch Spolan’s Groups:

AiMA, Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association
AMA

Mitch Spolan’s Honors:

Yahoo! SuperStar Award, 2003
Robert B. Newman Award (Architectural Acoustics, 1995)
Alpha Rho Chi Medal (Architecture, 1995)