Tim Mead

KNS 321 enjoyed an inspiring session today with Anaheim Ducks Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Merit Tully. It has been a tremendous pleasure watching his ascent from an intern and eventual assistant in our department from Feb. 1998 thru June, 1999, to his current demanding, and impactful role. Merit oversees broadcasting, communications, community relations, entertainment, fan development, marketing, merchandising, publications and digital content, and social media. He also provides oversight of the club’s television, streaming and audio broadcast agreements, and led the creation of Ducks Stream, a 24/7 audio network featuring the NHL’s most comprehensive team-focused coverage. It was apparent how impressed the students were with the spectrum of his responsibilities. But I think what made his talk and follow-up Q&A session so relatable was the real-world advice on the critical role of communication, networking, and versatility while emphasizing their importance for students both in the present, and their future. Merit is as humble an individual as you’ll ever meet, amazingly creative, and a young man whose leadership skills are a model for others to strive for. #AnaheimDucks #FlyTogether #PaintItOrange #WhittierPoets #PoetPride