Stanley Barnes is a dynamic and visionary marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, and contract negotiations. His career includes a distinguished track record with Fortune 500 companies, where he earned multiple awards for achieving significant milestones and delivering impactful results.

Stanley's influence extends well beyond the corporate sector. His early involvement in professional basketball opened the door to a broader arena where sports, entertainment, and business intersect In 1999, he founded his first company, Diverse Concepts Worldwide-where he began training and advising professional athletes. Drawing from his own experience as a semi-professional basketball player and his business expertise in marketing and negotiations, Stanley helped numerous athletes secure contracts in premier leagues such as the WNBA, FIBA, CBA, APBL, NBDL, and even the NFL.

What truly sets Stanley apart is his unique ability to bridge the worlds of sports and entertainment. He has contributed to NBA All-Star events and collaborated with iconic artists and musicians including Marion Meadows, Najee, Norman Brown, Jeff Lorber, and Ruff Endz-an accomplished musician himself. His firm has also delivered successful event management services for a wide array of local, regional, and national events, including fundraising golf tournaments, community celebrations, and benefit concerts. Stanley is a proud alumnus of the University of Houston and is deeply committed to community service.

He serves on the board of the West Orem YMCA and actively mentors young men, focusing on personal development and well-being. Most recently, he earned certification in conflict mediation, further strengthening his ability to resolve disputes and foster positive, collaborative outcomes for his clients.