Mike Soltys
Mike Soltys, who was the first college intern hired by ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen in 1980, serves as vice president, corporate communications, responsible for publicity for ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ESPNU, ESPN Radio and ESPN on ABC.
He graduated from the University of Connecticut magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in communications and remains active with the school. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in communications from the University of Harford.
Soltys and his family reside in Southington, Connecticut, where his community involvement includes serving as board chairman of Bread for Life and being active in his church. He is an Ambassador for Youth Journalism International.