Penny and Jeff have filed an abatement to the divorce proceedings as they work on reconciling their marriage, Bill Wickett, a spokesman for Jeff Vinik, told the Tampa Bay Times in an email. Jeff right now is the most respected of the ownership brethren, Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis tells The Athletic. Top prospect Taj Bradley, Rays take on Red Sox today, Rays Tyler Glasnow sustains oblique injury during practice, Lightnings defensive lapses lead to rout by Penguins, Selection to Lightning Hall of Fames inaugural class very, very special for Phil Esposito, St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Rays to discuss these 9 topics about Tropicana Field. Vinik and Yzerman had inherited a couple of future Hall of Famers and budding stars in Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman, and in Viniks first full year as owner and Yzermans first as GM, the Lightning advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference final before losing to the Boston Bruins in seven games. In 2013 he closed his firm to focus his efforts on his growing business interests in Tampa including one of the citys leading sports properties. I didnt have the foresight that he had and didnt have the funds to survive those first three or four years. In 2021 he became a two-time Stanley Cup Champion after the Lightning captured back-to-back titles. It was obvious at the time that we had a good thing going. Michael Russo is a senior writer covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League for The Athletic. He became a star at Fidelity and went on to manage their world-renowned Fidelity Magellan Fund in the mid-1990s, earning investors a whopping 17% in average annual returns. Ian has also invested in the mining, oil and gas sectors, with exploration and production activities in Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Zambia. Lightning's Jeff Vinik profiled as NHL's model owner 6.21.2022 When Vinik bought Lightning for reported $170M in '10, the team had 2,000 full season-ticket holders and little corporate support Getty Images Sperling became interim CEO until Leiweke officially signed on after he couldnt believe Vinik landed Yzerman as GM. The success really speaks for itself: winning back-to-back Cups, in the Final again for a chance at a third Cup. Among his many achievements he is a world leading expert in the clinical development of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. TAMPA Tampa Bay power couple Jeff and Penny Vinik have officially reconciled their marriage, ending divorce proceedings on Tuesday in Hillsborough County Circuit Court. In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Jeff has given the organization the support, year in, year out, to compete for the Cup and also build the fan base. Michael is a four-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL. And again, thats scary, but it was also opportunity to bring in people that bring their A games every day. Then we got swept. He always strikes me as somebody who never stops learning, and theres no ego that gets in the way of him continuing to learn. Estimates of Jeff Viniks net worth in 2013 were in the $500 million range, though he has added substantially to his business interests since then. I think that is the heart of Jeffs success, and its not easy to do in our world, Chipman says. He is currently a Director of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN) and Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: BTX). Vinik and Virgo, who had each led previously funding rounds for Peerfit, were joined by other existing shareholders in the latest round, said Ed In summer 2017, VFF hosted THE ART OF THE BRICK, the world's largest display of LEGO art, featuring more than 100 works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. Get in touch with us and send some basic info about your project. Under the Cur(ate) TPA umbrella, Griggs oversaw the design and opening of the new Cigar City Brewing Taproom on Ford Thunder Alley. It was during this time that he co-invented the novel Ga-68 radiopharmaceutical chelator which enabled the development of cold PET kits. He has covered the NHL since 1995 (Florida Panthers) and the Wild since 2005, previously for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Minneapolis Star Tribune. I have been following the stadium developments, including the site selection, with great interest. Under Griggs' guidance, the Lightning unveiled a new third jersey and uniform system to much success during the 2018-19 season, an undertaking nearly two years in the making and a collaborative work between the Lightning, adidas and the NHL. It just had gone on sabbatical. Contact Eduardo A. Encina at eencina@tampabay.com. I got to Florida and it felt like we were in a mild depression. But if we cant, I hope its you. Thats how fond Leonsis has Hockey in Tampa goes back a lot before me, Vinik says of an organization that came into existence in 1992, was one of the losingest clubs in all of hockey in the 90s but won the Stanley Cup in 2004. Before each hockey season, Leonsis sends Vinik an email that says: I want to win the Stanley Cup. It took some time, but Leiweke eventually agreed to take on the role of Lightning CEO and he got started rebuilding their business operations. In fact, Vinik, because he was in Denver, decided to skip last Thursdays Board of Governors meeting in New York between Games 1 and 2 of the Final. Griggs also directed strategic sales and marketing efforts for the new Amway Center, which opened in October 2010. Ian Gowrie-Smith is a serial entrepreneur and the Chairman of Theragnostics. Three crowd-pleasing art installations: the Beach Tampa at Amalie Arena in 2016, the free collection of Lego sculptures known as the Art of the Brick in 2017, and Yayoi Kusamas Love is Calling to the Tampa Museum of Art in 2018. Jeff and Penny Vinik continue to personally invest in the community, bringing one-of-a-kind art installations "The Beach," "Art of the Brick," and "Love is Calling" to the city of Tampa. TAMPA After nearly 33 years of marriage, Jeff and Penny Vinik, one of the Tampa Bay areas leading philanthropic couples, are headed for divorce court. Without elaboration, the petition says the marriage is irretrievably broken. In the three month since the outbreak of COVID-19, the couple has donated nearly $2 million in relief efforts, including $1 million to Metropolitan Ministries for food and rent assistance. A $50,000 grant is given out at each home game to the community heros charity of choice. Upon acquiring the Lightning, Vinik vowed to make the organization "world-class," creating an unrivaled fan experience while putting together a team of which Tampa Bay sports fans would be proud, on and off the ice. Im always amazed at teams that fire a GM after three years. It took Vasilevskiy five or six years to hit his prime. Art of the Brick, the first exhibit to focus exclusively on the use of LEGO bricks as an art medium, was brought to downtown Tampa in 2017. And she seeks to use the Viniks private aircraft and charters as necessary and in keeping with past use. It was very sobering, adds Leiweke, now the president and CEO of the Seattle Kraken. I think of the dressing room as the players living room, Vinik says. I couldnt be prouder with what hes done to the organization. Killorn adds that Vinik couldnt be a better owner. In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Tampa Bay Lightning owner, and most recent Stanley Cup champion, Jeff Vinik is the exception to the rule. Theres a reason why you hire experts to do the job. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Related: Jeff Vinik, Lightnings Extraordinary Owner. Follow Michael on Twitter @RussoHockey, Nikita Kucherov and Jeff Vinik (Mark LoMoglio / Tampa Bay Lightning), Joe Biden and Jeff Vinik (Mark LoMoglio / Tampa Bay Lightning), Jeff Vinik (Douglas DeFelice / USA Today), Fall Out Boy to play a celebratory Cup party. In 2007, Greg joined the Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology at Kings College London and his research group developed several imaging diagnostics for precision medicine in autoimmunity, heart disease and oncology. The turnaround was nothing less than spectacular. At that time, Penny Vinik said her marriage was irretrievably broken in her petition. at Harvard Law School. The last coach to beat Tampa Bay in a playoff series John Tortorella can see it. Oh, and on the ice, in the 12 years Vinik has owned the team, the Lightning have enjoyed unrivaled success. Then his influence spread over Tampa Bay. Try a week on us. If you had told me 12 years ago that Id own a hockey team, that Id be living in Tampa Bay, that wed be winning Stanley Cups, going to the White House, doing a real estate venture with Bill Gates, I wouldve said, Who is this person?, I never try to plan out too much. And, building a winning franchise is also a recipe for success off the ice, especially in U.S. markets. He served on the board of directors for Liverpool Football Club of the Premier League from 20102013. Twelve years ago, shortly after Vinik purchased the team from Hollywood television and movie producer Oren Koules and former NHL player Len Barrie, Vinik, Leiweke, Griggs and then-chief financial officer Martha Fuller sat in the stands to watch a game in Section 312. Both Pittsburgh and Washington, we lost in seven to both of them in the conference final. When Vinik bought the franchise for a reported $170 million in the middle of a recession in 2010, the Lightning had 2,000 full season-ticket holders, less than a dozen suite holders and little corporate support. And Vinik made clear that despite Tampa Bays incredible amount of success over the past decade, it hasnt all been highs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. On February 7, 2020, Griggs led the charge on the new naming rights of the Lightning's practice facility, TGH Ice Plex. A year earlier, Vinik had reached out to Bettman, and Bettman had suggested he contact Jac Sperling, a man who has helped broker a number of professional sports team sales, including the Minnesota Wild, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and New Orleans Hornets before they were renamed the Pelicans. Breathing issues are possible at some beaches. Vinik has worked in the investment management business his entire career. Red tide is back (again) in Pinellas County. Jeff is a very modest, humble guy, but deep down, he knows hes built the best of the best right now. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. $2.5 million to renovate and expand a Boys and Girls Club recreation center in the Palm River area. The Vinik family has also directly contributed to several local non-profits, including the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Museum of Art, the United Way of Suncoast, Metropolitan Ministries and Tampa Preparatory School and Jeff served as the Chairman of the American Heart Association's 2018 Tampa Bay Heart Walk. After several long phone calls and a trip to Detroit, Vinik got his man and Yzerman brought instant credibility to a franchise in peril. The Aurora, Ontario native also worked for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), the NBA's Toronto Raptors (1994-99) and the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs (1998-99) as the director of ticket sales and service, where he led the sales and relocation efforts from historic Maple Leaf Gardens into Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Julien says this about Cooper: Theres no reason that a coach has to have a shelf life. Often that is the case for a lot of reasons that we know, but it doesnt have to be that way. There are probably a few owners who would be well served to study the notes Vinik took back in 2008. And Jeff, to his honest, ever-dying credit was very calm and collected and analytical, and kept that team together. Tod is so good at building a championship brand. WebJeffrey N. Vinik (born March 22, 1959) is the current owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) and a minority owner of the Boston Red Sox (MLB). Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. He has served on several non-profit boards, including United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Duke University, and the United States Figure Skating Foundation. During Griggs' tenure with the Lightning, the organization has risen to unprecedented heights, as evidenced by the team selling out 234 consecutive games from 2015 through 2020, a streak that was halted only by the COVID-19 pandemic that kept fans from attending games in person at AMALIE Arena. Vinik and his franchise became Stanley Cup Champions on September 28, 2020 when the Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in six games after spending 65 days in the pandemic-induced NHL "Bubble." Off the ice, the Lightning brand has been completely revitalized and transformed, having been lauded by both ESPN as the No. Jeff Vinik also is a member of FBN Partners, a group of local investors who have loaned $15 million to the Times Publishing Company, which owns the Tampa Bay More recently, Vinik purchased local newspaper ads, radio ads, and billboards to promote resources available for local residents affected by unemployment, small business struggles and food shortages due to COVID-19. In addition to his primary business interests in Tampa Bay, Vinik maintains interests in several other entities, including aXiomatic, a Los Angeles-based esports and gaming company of which he is co-executive chairman. The couples donations to coronavirus relief efforts have reached nearly $2 million, including $1 million to Metropolitan Ministries and almost $1 million to bay area civic relief funds, aid for USF students, public awareness campaigns and a fund for Lightning employees. Leiweke brought with him Steve Griggs from the Orlando Magic after they worked together with the Minnesota Wild. Killorn says, 2019 was a slap in the face, but the stupidest thing teams do is blow things up when devastating upsets happen to a team clearly peaking or on the rise. In 2012 Greg joined Oxford Immunotec as Research and Development Director where he was responsible for expanding their diagnostic product pipeline in chronic infections and autoimmunity. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. But Vinik wasnt overcome with regret or fear. It was Viniks family who designed the Lightnings spectacular Stanley Cup rings on a pair of cocktail napkins. Baden co-founded and remains a Director of the UKs largest biomethane transport infrastructure company, CNG Fuels, which was founded in 2014. Beginning at Fidelity Investments he went on to helm the Magellan Fund before leaving to establish his own firm, Vinik Asset Management, a long-short equities hedge fund. Jeff Vinik also is a member of FBN Partners, a group of local investors who have loaned $15 million to the Times Publishing Company, which owns the Tampa Bay Times. The parties enjoy a very high standard of living which should be maintained without interruption on a temporary basis.. 150 Grossman Drive #306, Braintree, MA 02184, T: +1 617 286 7479 He previously served as CEO of Neose Technologies, Inc.; was President of Dr Reddys North American business; and was Senior Vice President of Research and Development at GlaxoSmithKline plc. Lightning Made handed out its 100,000th street hockey stick at Colson Elementary School in April 2019 as part of the Equip the Thunder program, which started in 2015 and has been dedicated to introducing the game of hockey to fourth- and eighth-grade students by donating hockey equipment to schools. The financial destruction caused by the economic crisis forced many NHL owners to consider selling their franchise and at least five NHL teams were looking for new ownership (Arizona Coyotes, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars and Tampa). Its all about the third one right now, Vinik says. An immersive, experiential work of art,LOVE IS CALLING invites visitors to enter a mirrored room with tentacle-like soft sculptures featuring with Kusama's signature polka dots and changing colors hanging from the ceiling and positioned on the floor. WebJeff Vinik: Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik purchased the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 3, 2010, promising a comprehensive transformation of the franchise while pledging Despite all that early turmoil, all the stress as the team tried to navigate the turbulent waters, there was the steady hand of Vinik. He can stomach them. Penny $1 million to preserve the Jackson House, a run-down but historic Tampa rooming house that hosted black civil rights leaders and entertainers during segregation. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. In Fall 2018, VFF will loan Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Room LOVE IS CALLINGto the Tampa Museum of Art. The Viniks have been one of the areas most active philanthropists. Unbridled success, yet his fellow NHL owners dont root against him because of the man he is. The Jeff and Penny Vinik Foundation has donated $50,000 to a local community hero at every home game. Ian is best known for having founded and chaired two billion-dollar companies in the pharmaceutical sector, Medeva PLC and Skyepharma PLC. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke sport and entertainment management program, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor isnt on board with defunding the police. Many of the Viniks marital assets, according to the petition, are titled in the names of business entities such as partnerships, limited liability corporations, foundations and trusts. 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