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Dan Gilbert is Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest mortgage lender. He is also Founder and Chairman of Rock Ventures, the umbrella entity for his portfolio of business and real estate investments, and Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the past four consecutive years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made appearances in the NBA Finals, and in 2016 won the NBA championship. Rock Ventures and its more than 100 affiliated companies across the country employ more than 30,000 team members, including more than 17,000 in Detroit’s urban core.

Dan is also an active investor in tech, sports-related and consumer direct companies. Dan is a Founder and Principal of Detroit Venture Partners (DVP), a venture capital firm that funds startup and early-stage technology companies and a Founding Partner of Detroit-based private equity group Rockbridge Growth Equity.

Dan began moving his Family of Companies to Detroit’s central business district in 2010 in an effort to help lead the transformation of a great American city. In 2011, Dan co-founded Detroit-based Bedrock, a full-service real estate firm specializing in acquiring, leasing, financing, and managing commercial and residential space. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland, totaling more than 18 million square feet.

Dan serves on the boards of the Cleveland Clinic and the Children’s Tumor Foundation. In 2015, Dan and Jennifer Gilbert established the Gilbert Family Foundation and in 2017, formed ‘NF Forward’ to fund cutting-edge research dedicated to finding a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF). Dan earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and his law degree from Wayne State University.

Nic Barlage is Chief Executive Officer of Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the entity behind Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert’s Rock Family of Companies. The group encompasses the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge, the Cavs Legion in the NBA 2K League, and the newly formed Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN). REG also manages operations of key venues such as the Cleveland Clinic Courts and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (RMFH), the epicenter of sports and entertainment in Cleveland.

Barlage joined the Cavaliers in 2017 as President of Business Operations, overseeing the 2019-2020 transformation of RMFH, solidifying its status the epicenter of sports and entertainment in downtown Cleveland and the largest driver of economic impact in Cuyahoga County. In 2021, he was named CEO of the Cavaliers and REG.

Before joining the Cavaliers, Barlage served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for the Phoenix Suns during the 2013-14 season, leading their premium and ticket sales and marketing endeavors. Earlier, Barlage spent five seasons with the Cavaliers, culminating in his role as Vice President of Sales and Service before his move to Phoenix. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he honed his expertise in suite and premium seating during stints with the Suns and the Charlotte Bobcats, totaling three seasons.

Fulfilling the vision of REG Chairman Dan Gilbert, under Barlage’s leadership REG has transformed from a regional force into a global catalyst for change. The Cavaliers have forged partnerships across all levels, from local neighborhoods to international communities, amplifying their impact far beyond Northeast Ohio. This expansive reach has translated into tangible results: over $48 million invested in community initiatives and more than 52,000 volunteer hours contributed by team members. REG’s support extends to organizations tackling critical issues such as education, food security, violence prevention and youth development. By creating safe spaces and enriching programs, REG isn’t just improving communities – it’s reshaping futures.

Barlage is member of Cosm’s board, a global technology company that creates immersive “shared reality” entertainment. He also serves on advisory boards for esteemed institutions such as the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, American Red Cross, Cleveland Leadership Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics Leadership Council, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio and Hathaway Brown School.

A proud graduate of Saint John’s University (Minn.), Barlage earned a degree in Psychology in May 2006. He and his wife, Traci, have two daughters, Brooklyn and Kennedy.

Bill Fagan is the President of Business Operations for Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the parent company encompassing the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA G League Cleveland Charge, the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the NBA 2K Cavs Legion Gaming Club, Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. In this role, Bill oversees all business operation departments for REG including communications, marketing, franchise and commercial.

Prior to joining REG, Bill served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Playfly Aspire for Playfly Sports. His tenure at The Aspire Group was marked by extraordinary achievements, including generating over $1.5 Billion in revenue and maintaining 15 consecutive years of profitability. Bill’s leadership guided the company from its inception to serving over 300 sports organizations across 11 countries, hiring more than 1,300 employees, and developing over 100 sports business leaders from entry-level positions to leadership and executive roles.  Bill is recognized for developing peak-performing organizations on the business side of sports, taking people and teams to unprecedented success.

Bill’s prior roles additionally include senior positions at the Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Bobcats and Moncton Wildcats Hockey Club, where he drove substantial revenue growth and significantly enhanced operational effectiveness.

Bill holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami and an MBA from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. He was recognized as one of Sports Business Journal’s 40-Under-40 in the 2017 class and led The Aspire Group to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Sports by Forbes and Front Office Sports.