Pro Footvolley Tour, LLC is the preeminent professional touring series for the sport of footvolley in the America's. Matches from events are broadcast on television throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Pro Footvolley Tour, LLC allows smart brands to leverage exciting events, and broadcast television, to gain new customers and increase revenues.  These 'must-go-to' events bring a bit of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the United States with great music and ambience; an amazing sport; and good times. Fun is back!

President and CEO, Pro Footvolley Tour LLC
Sergio Menezes

Mr. Sergio Menezes (in the blue shirt without the jacket) leads Pro Footvolley Tour, LLC.  

Mr. Menezes is a former consumer marketer [American Express Co.]; corporate banker [Fleet Boston & Citibank]; and business analyst [ESPN]; turned sports entrepeneur who has both the international corporate experience and athlete credibility to take this sport to mainstream global acceptance.  

Background
Born in Recife, Brazil and having grown up with ambassadors' kids in the Washington, DC suburbs; Mr. Menezes has always held a deep appreciation for global perspectives on politics, sport, and culture.  HS field trips meant attending Senate Hearings or visiting the World Bank or trying an Ethiopian eatery in Adams Morgan (not all on the same day).  

Footvolley
While on college break, Mr. Menezes watched his uncle referee an international beach volleyball competition from the VIP section.  What fascinated the college sophomore; however, was the futevolei being played on Boa Viagem Beach outside the beach stadium.  His uncle (who refereed the 1984 Olympic Final in LA) snarled that futevolei was 'simply too intrusive and uninstitutional'.   The X-Games were intrusive to the Olympics.  UFC was uninstitutional to boxing.  After a few years of taking up the sport seriously as an athlete, those words led to the formation of Pro Footvolley Tour.

Education:
BS, Finance Virginia Polytechnic and State University
MBA, Finance University of Miami (FL)

Dave Peart
Executive Special Consultant

Mr. Peart is a key consultant in Pro Footvolley Tour efforts with venture funding and capital raising. He is also responsible for key relationships through 24 years of international consumer marketing experience.

As a marketing executive, Mr. Peart held positions with JPMorganChase Bank, Citibank, MasterCard International, as well as other industry leaders. He has been successful creating pre-paid card, insurance and loyalty-based programs, generating more than $1 billion in sales and $250 million in bottom line profits for Chase and Citibank credit card divisions.

Education:
Pace University's Lubin School of Business




Luiz Gomes
Activations and Operations Manager

Luiz Gomes assists clients in activating brands both before and during events. Unlike other traditional sports leagues that just give brands (and their agencies) space or 'court time' Pro Footvolley Tour will actively work with clients to maximize opportunities at events. Like in footvolley ... being lazy and helping your partner doesn't get you a win. Luiz, a former scholarship collegiate tennis athlete, is there to make sure your brand wins!



Eduardo Demetrio (with Brazilian soccer superstar Kaka)
Director Midwest (Chicago)

Eduardo leads Pro Footvolley Tour's midwest command post. A successful real estate agent, who speaks five languages, he is responsible for the grass roots footvolley program in Chicago; municipal relations for the Pro Footvolley Tour annual event at the lakefront; and establishing corporate relationships locally. Needless to say, you can find Mr. Demetrio playing footvolley on Montrose Beach whenever the temps are above 60 Degrees come Spring.