Our Team

The people behind the pinnacle.

Decades of combined experience across the front office, broadcast booth, locker room, and negotiation table — focused on one mission: our clients' careers.

President · MLBPA & NFLPA Certified

Orlando Arnold, MBA

Former Division I-A athlete with over a decade in sales, marketing, negotiation, and contracts. BA in Communications from Alabama State University, MBA from Troy University. Detroit native raised near major sports venues.

VP · Chief Operations Officer

Ernest Purnell III

Oversees agency operations, client recruitment, statistical analysis, and reporting. Detroit native with a decorated amateur football background who developed expertise in sports analysis and communications.

Director of Basketball Operations · General Counsel

Dante Johnson

A former Division I volleyball student-athlete turned Houston attorney, Dante leads basketball operations across the grassroots, collegiate, NIL, and professional landscape — guiding athlete recruitment, AAU relationships, NIL strategy, and player development. As General Counsel, she oversees contracts, compliance, and endorsements, championing women's sports and athlete empowerment.

Director of Baseball Operations · MLB Advisor

Harry Shelton

30+ years of Major League scouting and player evaluation — a former scout with the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, and Major League Scouting Bureau. A former Chicago Cubs draft pick and University of North Alabama Baseball Hall of Famer (2024), Harry leads the agency's baseball operations, scouting systems, and player development from amateur through the majors.

Director of Executive Personnel

Lia Gant

Leads the agency's coaching and executive representation division — working with football coaches, front-office personnel, and athletic administrators on recruitment, career strategy, and brand growth. Founder of Black Coaches Wives, a mentorship and empowerment organization for coaching families, Lia brings a relationship-driven approach rooted in a lifelong connection to the game.

Director of Media Training

Dee Jackson

Emmy-winning sportscaster with 25+ years experience training athletes and coaches from youth through the professional level. Now leads our media training program — helping clients develop personal and professional brands that travel beyond the field.

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Jaycie Coleman

Brings a culturally connected approach to sports marketing and digital engagement, with experience from the Atlanta Hawks organization in fan engagement and digital strategy. Jaycie leads the agency's social media strategy, content creation, and athlete marketing campaigns — and through USA Basketball's Women in the Game Conference, champions the growth of women in sports.

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