Mike Corkish was named the General Manager of Big Sky Sports Properties in December of 2025. 

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 acts as the lead representative of Learfield for the Big Sky’s multimedia rights partnership. He works 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.
 
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.
 
Corkish is a University of Montana alumnus and has served on multiple boards supporting business and community growth.