Bernie Mullin

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Bernie Mullin
Born (1949-05-03) 3 May 1949 (age 74)
Liverpool, England
Education Coventry University (B.A.)
University of Kansas (M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.)
OccupationSports executive
Years active1986–present
SpouseValerie Wilkinson
Children3

Bernard James Mullin (born 3 May 1949) is a published author and the former Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Spirit. [1] He is currently a director of The Aspire Group. [2]

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Early life and education

Mullin was born 3 May 1949 in Liverpool, England. [3] He attended Coventry University and graduated with a B.A. in business studies. [3]

Personal life

Mullin is a known Everton fan. [4] In March 2011 it was reported that he was attempting to form a consortium to buy the club. [5]

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References

  1. "Bernie Mullin resigns as president of Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers; no replacement expected". USA Today. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  2. "Bernard James "Bernie" Mullin, Ph. D." Archived from the original on 25 December 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  3. 1 2 "Bernard J. Mullin". Atlanta Hawks . Archived from the original on 19 February 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  4. "Goodison Gazette". ToffeeWeb. 22 May 2004. Archived from the original on 23 October 2005. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  5. Andrews, Amanda (30 March 2011). "Life-long Everton fan and US executive Bernard Mullin seeks consortium to buy out the club". Telegraph. Retrieved 30 March 2011.