Scott Ackles brings many years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry to the 2011 Grey Cup Committee, most recently serving as president of the Calgary Stampeders and general manager of the very successful 2009 Grey Cup Festival and Championship in Calgary.

Upon his appointment as Stampeders president in 2007, Ackles worked extensively to secure the 2009 Grey Cup bid and played an integral role in the appointment of the festival committee. 

Over three seasons in Calgary, Ackles oversaw the Stamps’ business operations and played a key part in the formation of the Horsemen, a group of local business leaders committed to building the Stampeders brand in the corporate community.

Ackles joined the Stampeders from the Lions in early 2007 following a season as the club’s vice president of operations.  No stranger to overseeing major events, he joined the Leos after serving as general manager of the extremely successful 2005 Grey Cup Festival and Championship.  Scott’s role as vice president of operations had him overseeing all operational aspects of the franchise, including BC Place, government and league relations.

Prior to his involvement with the Grey Cup, Scott spent two years with EventCorp Services as vice president of business development.  In addition, he spent a year as director of operations for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL, overseeing the launch of the new franchise as well as league kickoff.  A former video coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys during the 1986 to 1989 seasons, Scott previously served as the BC Lions director of operations for four seasons, culminating in the 2000 Grey Cup.

Scott met his wife, Theresa, at the Calgary Olympics where Scott was working with CTV – the host broadcaster for the opening and closing ceremonies. They have two children, Kasey and Robyn, and reside in the Vancouver area.