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Mike Dee
Mike Dee is an American business executive. He currently serves as president of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. Dee is also the co-founder and chairman of Pickleball 4 America, the organization that owns the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.
Dee has held executive leadership roles with some of the biggest brands in professional sports, including as CEO and president of the San Diego Padres, CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, and COO of the Boston Red Sox.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dee was an avid sports fan growing up, following the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Colts, Washington Bullets (now Wizards), and University of Maryland basketball. He attended Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, earning a degree in Government while playing collegiate basketball. Dee is a member of Sigma Pi fraternity and remains active in philanthropic initiatives. He previously served as chairman of the Pan-Mass Challenge, where he helped raise over $1 billion for cancer research.
Dee began his career with the San Diego Padres in 1995 as Director of Corporate Development, later becoming Senior Vice President of Business Affairs under Larry Lucchino. He played a key role in the financial planning and construction of Petco Park, positioning it as a major economic driver for San Diego. Dee also led the creation of Channel 4 Padres, a regional sports network in partnership with Cox Communications, which became a significant media revenue stream for the franchise.
When Lucchino joined the John W. Henry and Tom Werner-led ownership group to acquire the Boston Red Sox, Dee followed as part of the new leadership team. As chief operating officer (COO), Dee helped transform the Red Sox into a financial powerhouse, setting franchise revenue and attendance records for seven consecutive years.
During his tenure, he oversaw:
As president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Dee played a key role in diversifying the Red Sox’s business interests beyond baseball. He led the acquisition of a 50% stake in Roush Fenway Racing, helping Matt Kenseth win the Daytona 500 in 2009. Dee also spearheaded a landmark 10-year radio partnership with Entercom Communications, laying the foundation for his later media ventures.
In 2009, Dee was appointed CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) by owner Stephen M. Ross. His leadership redefined the Dolphins' business operations, including:
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Mike Dee
Mike Dee is an American business executive. He currently serves as president of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. Dee is also the co-founder and chairman of Pickleball 4 America, the organization that owns the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.
Dee has held executive leadership roles with some of the biggest brands in professional sports, including as CEO and president of the San Diego Padres, CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, and COO of the Boston Red Sox.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Dee was an avid sports fan growing up, following the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Colts, Washington Bullets (now Wizards), and University of Maryland basketball. He attended Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, earning a degree in Government while playing collegiate basketball. Dee is a member of Sigma Pi fraternity and remains active in philanthropic initiatives. He previously served as chairman of the Pan-Mass Challenge, where he helped raise over $1 billion for cancer research.
Dee began his career with the San Diego Padres in 1995 as Director of Corporate Development, later becoming Senior Vice President of Business Affairs under Larry Lucchino. He played a key role in the financial planning and construction of Petco Park, positioning it as a major economic driver for San Diego. Dee also led the creation of Channel 4 Padres, a regional sports network in partnership with Cox Communications, which became a significant media revenue stream for the franchise.
When Lucchino joined the John W. Henry and Tom Werner-led ownership group to acquire the Boston Red Sox, Dee followed as part of the new leadership team. As chief operating officer (COO), Dee helped transform the Red Sox into a financial powerhouse, setting franchise revenue and attendance records for seven consecutive years.
During his tenure, he oversaw:
As president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Dee played a key role in diversifying the Red Sox’s business interests beyond baseball. He led the acquisition of a 50% stake in Roush Fenway Racing, helping Matt Kenseth win the Daytona 500 in 2009. Dee also spearheaded a landmark 10-year radio partnership with Entercom Communications, laying the foundation for his later media ventures.
In 2009, Dee was appointed CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) by owner Stephen M. Ross. His leadership redefined the Dolphins' business operations, including: