Rob Autry
Leading Racquet + Paddle Sports Innovator and Community Builder
- Role
- Founder and CEO at Swing
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob Autry
Autry has been an entrepreneur based out of Raleigh since 1995. His professional experiences range from working for Fortune 500 companies early on in his career to being a successful entrepreneur across a diverse list of industries. Autry has created & operated a statewide multi-unit café/bakery chain, developed a sports technology platform used by athletes around the globe, and has been deeply involved in the local start up community as an investor, mentor, collaborator. These experiences have led to him unveiling his next venture, Swing Racquet + Paddle. Swing Racquet + Paddle will be a culmination of Autry’s love for tennis, his entrepreneurial experiences, and his passion to give back to the community he serves.
Experience
Founder and CEO
Jan 2015 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US
Located in the heart of the Triangle, our 45-acre campus features Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Beach Tennis, and Table Tennis bringing the community together around our passion for racquet + paddle sports. Swing will offer both indoor and covered courts as well as a fitness component coupled with onsite physical therapy, sports medicine, and sports science. Our vision doesn’t stop there. By offering more court diversity than any other facility in the country we plan on putting the Triangle region on the map as a world-class destination for not only national but international tournament events. With ample spaces to relax, watch, or socialize in our onsite “Sportstainment” attraction, we’re focused on igniting the racquet + paddle community in the Triangle and beyond.
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
BA, Business Administration, Marketing
1985 — 1989
Skills
- Mobile Devices
- Football
- Leadership
- Sports Management
- Team Building
- Athletic Training
- Entrepreneurship
- Advertising
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Integrated Marketing
- Technology
- Event Planning
- Sales
- Email Marketing
- Club
- Scouting
- Lead Generation
- Marketing
- Tournaments
- Business Development
- Sponsorship Sales
- Digital Marketing
- Relationship Marketing
- Digital Media
- Sponsorship
- Online Marketing
- Fitness
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Management
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Entertainment
- Event Management
- Online Advertising
- Strategic Partnerships
- Tennis
- Golf
- New Business Development
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