FARMINGTON, Utah (Dec. 11, 2025) – Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rightsholder for the Big Sky Conference, today announced Mike Corkish as the General Manager of its locally based team, Big Sky Sports Properties. Corkish brings more than two decades of experience leading revenue growth, corporate partnership development, and brand strategy across multiple industries including consumer products, national nonprofit organizations, and sports.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Corkish to the Big Sky team,” Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said. “He is someone who doesn’t just know the Big Sky's history but has also lived it his entire life. Mike also has deep connections to the city of Boise and the Treasure Valley, which makes him an invaluable addition to our team as we continue to grow Starch Madness and elevate the experience of all 15 conference championships across the Big Sky.”
As General Manager of Big Sky Sports Properties, Corkish will act as the lead representative of Learfield for the Big Sky’s multimedia rights partnership. He will work closely with league officials and its 10 full members and three affiliate member institutions to cultivate meaningful corporate relationships, enhance partner value, and expand the reach of Big Sky’s athletic programs across the region.
“We’re excited to welcome Mike to our Big Sky team,” said Joey King, Vice President of Sports Properties at Learfield. “His leadership experience and track record of driving revenue growth will bring tremendous value to the conference, our universities, and our corporate partners. We look forward to the positive impact he will make across the region.”
Corkish’s career includes executive leadership roles with Intuit QuickBooks, Montucky Brewing, Tactical Solutions, Eley Americas, and others, where he gained experience building high-performance sales teams, negotiating national agreements and activating partnership programs. With a passion for success, he regularly exceeded revenue and distribution growth benchmarks.
“I’m honored to join Learfield and represent the Big Sky Conference and its incredible institutions,” added Mike Corkish, General Manager of Big Sky Sports Properties. “There’s tremendous momentum in the Big Sky, and I’m excited to partner with our schools and corporate partners to drive revenue and deliver strategic value."
Corkish is a University of Montana alumnus and has served on multiple boards supporting business and community growth.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
About the Big Sky Conference
Founded in 1963, the Big Sky Conference is a NCAA Division I conference competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Big Sky prides itself on its “#ExperienceElevated” platform that emphasizes the unique traits and lifelong benefits that the conference and its member institutions provide to more than 3,700 student-athletes each year. Conference members have won 13 NCAA championships, including seven in football by five different members as well as 6 of the last 10 Division I men’s cross country titles by NAU.