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Leadership

Meet the team building the future of NIL for student-athletes.

Mick Assaf

Mick Assaf

Co-Founder & CEO

Mick co-founded YOKE to democratize NIL opportunities for student-athletes at every level. He leads company strategy and vision, focusing on building a sustainable NIL ecosystem that benefits athletes, fans, and brands.

Bailey O.

Bailey O.

Co-Founder & President

Bailey co-founded YOKE to empower student-athletes in the NIL economy. An Auburn University graduate, she leads company operations and strategy, driving growth through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.

Hank Assaf

Hank Assaf

Head of Growth

Hank leads growth at YOKE, driving brand partnerships and business development. A University of Notre Dame graduate, he focuses on scaling the platform through strategic brand relationships and market expansion.

Jake Rittman

Jake Rittman

Head of Product

Jake leads product development at YOKE, shaping the NIL Club platform experience for athletes and brands. A University of Notre Dame graduate, he drives product strategy and innovation to deliver seamless, scalable solutions.

Sam Assaf

Sam Assaf

Head of Data & AI

Sam leads data and AI initiatives at YOKE, building the analytics and machine learning infrastructure that powers NIL Club. A University of Notre Dame graduate, he focuses on leveraging data to drive platform insights and optimization.

C'Borius Flemister

C'Borius Flemister

Director of Athlete Success

C'Borius ensures athletes thrive on the NIL Club platform, providing support and resources to maximize their NIL opportunities. A former college athlete who attended the University of Pittsburgh and Notre Dame, he brings firsthand experience to helping athletes succeed.

Alex Pottorff

Alex Pottorff

VP of Campaign Operations

Alex oversees campaign execution, customer success, and athlete support operations at YOKE. An Auburn University and Kennesaw State graduate, he ensures every brand campaign runs smoothly and delivers results for both athletes and partners.

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