Mark Josey

I build companies, communities & help tell stories 🚀 CEO @ Social Apex - 🎮 CEO @ Kansas City Pioneers - 🎯 KC Esports Coalition Marketing Chair - 💪🏼 Brand Strategy Evangelist

Mark Josey, MBA

Mark Josey is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Kansas City Pioneers, a premiere esports organization based in Kansas City.1 He is also a Partner at Social Apex, a marketing agency located in Kansas City that specializes in strategy, content creation, social media management, and paid media.1 4

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & CEO, Kansas City Pioneers (October 2019 - Present)1
Partner, Social Apex (October 2018 - Present)1 4
Co-Founder, Accelly (April 2018 - October 2018)1
VP, National Director, Multi-Channels - Brand & Strategic Partnerships, Sprint (2017 - April 2018)1
District Manager - Retail, Marketing & Operations, Verizon Wireless (2005 - 2013)1

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Operations, The University of Kansas (2016 - 2018)1 3
MBA Graduate Certificate, Foundations of Business, The University of Kansas School of Business (2016 - 2018)1 3
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Indiana University Bloomington1 3

Affiliations

Member of the Kansas State Affairs Committee2
Serves on the eSports Advisory Council for the Kansas City Sports Commission4

Mark Josey brings over 15 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, operations, and building strategic partnerships to his roles at Kansas City Pioneers and Social Apex.1 4 He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators to bring their dreams to reality.1