Dan Gilbert is Chairman and Founder of Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest online home lender.

Dan also is majority owner of the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team and operator of the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, he led the purchase of an American Hockey League (AHL) franchise renamed the Lake Erie Monsters that began play in Fall 2007 at Quicken Loans Arena.

Dan became majority owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers in March 2005. In the three years he has owned the Cavaliers, he has led a complete overhaul of the front office, coaching staff, player personnel, and game presentation.

In addition, the ownership group has invested over $27 million in Quicken Loans Arena upgrades and renovations, including new fan seats, an HD-quality center-hung video scoreboard unit, video and sound systems, arena graphics, signage, security, player locker rooms, suite upgrades and administrative offices, as well as the development of a new and separate $25 million player development and training center named Cleveland Clinic Courts.

In his second year of ownership, the Cavaliers won the Eastern Conference Championship by beating the Detroit Pistons, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in the 37-year history of the franchise. The Cavs are the only team in the NBA to advance past the first round of the NBA Playoffs in each of the last four seasons. The team is also one of only four current NBA teams (Dallas, Phoenix and San Antonio) to have four straight seasons of 45 or more regular season wins.

Quicken Loans is the nation's largest online retail mortgage lender and the fifth largest retail mortgage lender in the United States, closing $15 billion in home loan volume in the first half of 2009. The company closes loans from five Web Centers located in Michigan, Ohio and Arizona, and from its San Diego-based One Reverse Mortgage unit.

Dan founded Rock Financial in 1985 as a 22–year old first–year law student. Rock Financial grew into one of the largest independent mortgage banks in the country. In 1998, the company went public in an IPO led by Bear Stearns, Inc.

In January 1999, the company launched its Internet strategy which quickly positioned itself as the leader in online retail mortgages. In January 2000, software maker Intuit purchased Rock Financial and the national Web business was renamed "Quicken Loans." With Dan staying on as CEO, Quicken Loans became the leading national provider of home loans on the Internet. The QuickenLoans.com Web site has been named “Best of the Web” by Forbes and Money magazine. Quicken Loans has been named to Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for six consecutive years, ranking as high as No. 2. The company also has been named one of Computerworld Magazine's "100 Best Places to Work in Technology" for the past five years, ranking No. 1 in 2005, 2006 and 2007. For more information, visit www.QuickenLoans.com.

In 2002, Gilbert led a small group of private investors and purchased Quicken Loans Inc., back from Intuit and has been privately held since that time. The company retains all rights to the 'Quicken Loans, Inc.' trademarks.

Dan and his partners also operate and invest in several consumer–based, technology-centered businesses, including: online promotions company ePrize (eprize.com), based in Pleasant Ridge, Mich.; Fathead LLC (fathead.com) in Livonia, Mich.; Veritix (www.veritix.com) in Cleveland, Ohio and Boston-based Xenith LLC (www.Xenith.com).

Fathead LLC, exclusively licenses and sells a new category of product for the true sports enthusiast. A "Fathead" is a life-size, colorful, vinyl wall graphic of popular sports stars from the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB in an action pose, as well as pro and college team helmets and logos, in addition to NASCAR racecars and Hollywood entertainment characters.

Veritix has created technology and processes that replace physical tickets for large sports and entertainment events with an electronic approach and offers a secure, online marketplace for transferring and selling tickets in a digital format. The Cavaliers are the first team in professional sports to use this new technology.

Xenith LLC has developed an innovative helmet technology that reduces the risk and severity of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.

Dan was Rawlings Sporting Goods' largest shareholder and was instrumental in effecting the sale of Rawlings to K2 in March 2003.

Gilbert is a founding partner in private equity group RockBridge Equity. The partnership invests in growing businesses in the financial services, Internet technology, consumer direct marketing, and the sports and entertainment sectors.

He also is an investor and financier with Rock Companies (rockcompanies.com) in residential and commercial real estate developments in several states.

Other significant investments include Xeko (xeko.com), a Seattle-based children’s media property that includes a trading game, planned cartoon series, movies and licensing of a playing card game featuring threatened species in 34 environmental “hot spots” in the world.

Dan recently launched Bizdom U (bizdom.com) in Detroit. This non-profit academy trains, mentors and finances young entrepreneurs and their start-up businesses in the city of Detroit. Bizdom U's mission is to create successful businesses, jobs, growth and wealth in large urban cities.

Through Rock Financial, Dan also was the lead sponsor of Rock Financial JA Finance Park in downtown Detroit, a program that teaches school age children about money and finance.

Gilbert serves on the board of the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation; the Cleveland Clinic; the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC; and the Children's Tumor Foundation (ctf.org) in New York City.

Dan has been the keynote speaker at Harvard Business School, the University of Michigan and the national NAACP conference, among other organizations.

He is a frequent guest on CNBC's business programs including "guest hosting" CNBC's Morning Call as well as numerous appearances on ESPN, CNN and FOX.

Gilbert earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and his law degree from Wayne State University.

He has received the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award from Ernst & Young and has been inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame.

Dan resides in Michigan with his wife and their 5 children. He also spends a great deal of time in Cleveland and attends virtually all Cavaliers games at The Q.

Len Komoroski was named president of the Cavaliers/Quicken Loans Arena, which includes the newly-christened Quicken Loans Arena – “The Q”, in April 2003. He spent the previous seven years as senior vice president and chief of business operations for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

A seasoned business executive, Komoroski brings more than 25 years of experience in professional sports and entertainment to the organization. His leadership and business initiative bring a solid foundation from which the Cavaliers and The Q can continue to thrive and flourish.

For the 2003-04 season, Komoroski oversaw the restructuring of how the Cavaliers approached the business community, including the development of a staff featuring some of the top sports marketing executives in the industry. The collective efforts both on and off the floor resulted in one of the top business turnaround stories in NBA history. The Cavaliers had the largest year-over-year attendance increase in NBA history, progressing from a league-low of 11,497 per game in 2002-03 to 18,288 in 2003-04 – a 59%increase. Television ratings were up 300% and featured revised broadcast agreements resulting in the largest number of locally-televised games in team history. Radio ratings also increased by more than 200% and local merchandise sales grew by 500%. The Cavaliers also experienced the largest increase in corporate partnership revenue in the NBA last season. He also led the charge in the transformation of the Cavaliers communications efforts and dramatic changes in developing one of the most dynamic game experiences in the NBA.

Since then, Komoroski has led continued growth and development across the board. The 2006-07 regular season attendance average was 20,437, which was the largest in team history. The franchise has had three of the four largest home attendance averages in franchise history over the last four seasons. The team also set a record with 32 sellouts. The Cavaliers enter the 2007-08 season with a 22 game sellout streak. Corporate sales revenue is now amongst the top tier of teams in the NBA, including the dynamic season-presenting relationship with Cub Cadet. The Cavaliers are also considered to have one of the best game presentations in the NBA. Komoroski also played a leadership role in developing one of the top cable television relationships in the NBA with FSN Ohio, encompassing 70 regular season games, as well as for the entitlement of the Cavaliers new state-of-the-art player development facility – Cleveland Clinic Courts. In addition, Komoroski played a leadership role in the acquisition of its American Hockey League franchise, the Lake Erie Monsters, and his business team works to prepare them for their inaugural season at The Q beginning with the 2007-08 season.

While with the Eagles, Komoroski brought many properties in-house, including the Eagles Television Network, which is the largest developer of local programming in the NFL. Under his guidance, the Eagles established the fan-friendly NFL Training Camp, which was the most heavily attended in the league, featuring autograph sessions, interactive games, hospitality and an extraordinary merchandise tent. He also helped broker a record-setting naming rights deal with NovaCare, garnering a reported $66 million for the Eagles training facility, the NovaCare Complex.

Komoroski also played a leadership role in the development of Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles state-of-the-art stadium. Through his efforts, the Eagles secured a 20-year, $140 million naming rights agreement with Lincoln Financial Group, one of the largest such agreements in pro sports history. He and his business group orchestrated the successful sellout of 172 suites, 8,000 club seats, 29,000 Stadium Builder Licenses and a waiting list of over 40,000 for season tickets.

Through the efforts of Komoroski and his team, the Eagles were among the most successful NFL teams in securing longterm seven-figure per annum “Founding Partner” relationships for new stadia; in addition, they forged many other substantial six-figure per annum agreements. He also completed top-tier industry agreements for Eagles radio and television coverage and concession agreements for Lincoln Financial Field. Behind Komoroski’s leadership, the organization secured major soccer events, concerts, Division I college football games and the Army/Navy Game, establishing Lincoln Financial Field as one of the most active stadiums in sports. Through these efforts and events the Eagles have become one of the highest grossing franchises in professional sports.

This is Komoroski’s second stint in the NBA, having been with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1988-94 and having played a major role in the start-up of the team and its arena, the Target Center. While Komoroski was Vice President of Sales and the senior sales and marketing official for the team and arena, the Timberwolves became one of the most financially successful organizations in the league. After Minnesota, he came to Cleveland as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the International Hockey League’s (IHL) Cleveland Lumberjacks, and immediately transformed the Lumberjacks into a flourishing enterprise. Both attendance and revenues saw sharp increases during Komoroski’s time, and the Lumberjacks were one of three profitable IHL teams in 1996.

Komoroski got his start in sports in 1982 with the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer League, followed by management roles with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League and the Minnesota Strikers of the MISL, and as a regional manager for the Miller Brewing Company’s sports marketing arm.

Komoroski’s achievements in professional sports have attracted considerable attention, and he has assumed leadership positions in several capacities. He is on the board of directors of the Cleveland chapters of City Year, the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and the United Way, as well as the board of the Greater Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau. He is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization, the 50 Club and the Bluecoats.

Komoroski is a 1982 cum laude graduate of Duquesne University. He and his wife Denise are the parents of three daughters – Kristin, Kelly, Jamie and one son, Zachary.

Danny Ferry was named the eighth general manager in Cleveland Cavaliers history on June 27, 2005.

Ferry has focused on building a championship-caliber culture in his two seasons with the Cavaliers. Helping to lead the team, through many successful signings and acquisitions, to back-to-back 50-win seasons was only the beginning. The Cavs have also had two successful playoff appearances including the franchise’s first-ever trip to the NBA Finals under Ferry’s leadership.

In addition to player acquisitions, Ferry also oversees all scouting, player personnel and day-to-day activities of the Cavaliers’ Basketball Operations Team.

Ferry spent two seasons from 2003-2005 as the director of basketball operations for the San Antonio Spurs. As the director of basketball operations for the Spurs, Ferry was actively involved in all aspects of the basketball operations department with an emphasis on the draft and free agency. He also aided in the strategic planning for Spurs Sports and Entertainment.

During his time in the Spurs front office, San Antonio compiled a combined regular season and playoff record of 138-59 (.701). While in San Antonio, he won NBA Championships as both a member of the front office (2005) and as a player (2003).

Ferry, a 13-year NBA veteran, played the final three years of his career in San Antonio (2000-03). Prior to that, he spent 10 seasons in Cleveland as a member of the Cavaliers. He played in a franchise-record 723 regular season games (154 starts) and averaged 7.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game. Ferry’s best season came during the 1995-96 season when he played in all 82 games (79 starts) with averages of 13.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 32.7 minutes per game.

For his career, Ferry played in 917 games (186 starts) and averaged 7.0 points, and 2.8 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game. He also played in 67 career playoff games (15 starts) in nine playoff appearances.

Ferry was the second overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent the next season playing in Italy before the Cavaliers acquired Ferry along with Reggie Williams in exchange for Ron Harper, two first-round draft picks and a second-round pick from the Clippers on November 16, 1989.

Ferry won the 1989 Naismith Award as the nation’s top player after averaging 22.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game during his senior season at Duke. He was named First Team All-American as both a junior and a senior. He had his jersey retired at Duke and was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame in September 2004.

Ferry’s father, Bob Ferry, was vice president/general manager of the Washington Bullets for 17 years and played in the NBA from 1959 through 1969 while his brother, Bobby, played at Harvard University and was selected by Atlanta in the seventh round of the 1985 NBA Draft.

Ferry (born Oct. 17, 1966) and his wife, Tiffany, have four daughters and one son: Hannah, Grace, Sophia, Lucy and Jackson.

Lance Blanks was named assistant general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers in July of 2005. He spent the previous five seasons with the San Antonio Spurs where he was a part of two NBA Championships working in various positions in the front office.

As assistant general manager, Blanks assists General Manager Danny Ferry in all basketball operations of the franchise.

Prior to joining the Cavaliers, Blanks served as the director of scouting for the Spurs. He joined the Spurs in 2000 as a scout and was promoted to Director of Scouting in September of 2002. In San Antonio, Blanks served as Spurs television analyst for both the 2003-04 and 2004-05 season.

He played three seasons in the NBA after being drafted in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft (26th overall pick) by the Detroit Pistons. Blanks spent two seasons with the Pistons and one with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 2.0 points in 142 career games. He also played one season in the CBA and three in Europe, where he led teams in Hungary and Cyprus to league championships.

Blanks earned Texas “Mr. Basketball” honors in 1985 at McCullough High School (now The Woodlands) before going on to the University of Texas, where he led the Longhorns to the Elite Eight in the 1990 NCAA Tournament. While a resident of San Antonio, former mayor, Ed Garza, appointed Blanks to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame organizing committee.

Blanks (born Sept. 9, 1966) has two daughters, Riley and Bryn. Riley is a top rated junior tennis player. His father, Sid, played eight years in the NFL for Houston, Washington and New England and his cousin, Larvel Blanks, played Major League baseball for eight years.

Chris Grant joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as the club’s assistant general manager in July 2005. He spent the previous nine seasons with the Atlanta Hawks where he was promoted in 2004 to the position of vice president of basketball operations and assistant general manager.

Grant oversees the domestic and international scouting departments and assists General Manager Danny Ferry in all basketball operations of the franchise. He also spearheaded the design and construction of the new state-of-the-art Cavaliers player development center, Cleveland Clinic Courts which opened at the start of the 2007 season. The 50,000 square foot facility is one of the most technologically advanced team development centers in pro sports.

In his nine years with the Hawks, Grant held six different positions including video intern, video coordinator, advance scout, assistant director of scouting, director of scouting and vice president/assistant general manager.

Grant, a graduate of the University of San Diego, earned a degree in psychology. He also received a master’s degree in educational leadership from USD. Grant spent three seasons on the school’s basketball team after transferring from Canada Junior College.

He and his wife Kelly have two sons, Cameron and Boden.