Steve Mills was named President, Business Operations, MSG Sports Teams, on July 29, 2008, after serving as president and chief operating officer, MSG Sports, since Dec. 22, 2003.

Steve has worked closely with Donnie Walsh and Glen Sather to rebuild the Knicks and Rangers toward the long-term goal of competing for the NBA and the NHL championships. Last season, the rebuilt Rangers, featuring young players throughout the roster, exceeded expectations with fast-paced, energetic hockey and returned to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Knicks roster has also been restructured for long-term success with a focus on young, athletic players, with the team boasting its youngest roster in more than 20 years and several key contributors under the age of 25. One of the league’s most successful franchises in the WNBA, the Liberty is also in the process of transition with a focus on younger players that can contribute to future success.

In addition, Mills’ tenure has been marked by the reestablishment of Madison Square Garden’s long-time association with boxing, including numerous high profile fight nights. He also oversaw the successful transition of the New York Liberty from "the World’s Most Famous Arena" to the "Great Stage" of Radio City Music Hall during the summer of 2004, to make way for New York City’s historic first Republican National Convention held at Madison Square Garden.

From instituting a "fan-friendly" mandate that impacts all aspects of game operations, to placing a priority on community relations, Steve’s expectation of excellence has elevated all areas of the Garden’s sports business. In his role as co-chairman of the Madison Square Garden Cheering for Children Foundation, he directed the expansion of the Foundation’s after-school support to include more than 25,000 children and 120 programs throughout New York City and the building of playgrounds in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Mills is currently helping to spearhead “Garden of Dreams,” the new name for the Cheering for Children Foundation, which will involve an expanded focus on “making dreams come true for kids in crisis.” Working with local children's hospitals, "wish-granting" organizations and community-based organizations, Garden of Dreams will work to brighten the lives of children facing enormous obstacles, including terminal or chronic illness, homelessness, foster care, hunger, abuse or tragedy.

Steve originally joined the Knicks as executive vice president, franchise operations in September 1999 and was promoted to president, sports team operations for Madison Square Garden in June, 2001. Prior to his move to the Garden, the 46-year-old played an integral role in the National Basketball Association's development over 16 years, most recently as senior vice president, basketball and player development. His duties included managing the league’s relationships with all domestic and international basketball organizations, including the NCAA and USA Basketball, as well as overseeing the NBA’s developmental programs and player initiatives. Mills also played a key role in the creation of the Women’s National Basketball Association and served on the team responsible for the negotiation of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Steve began his impressive ascent up the NBA ladder in 1983 when he joined the NBA as an account executive in the corporate sponsorship department of NBA Properties. He was promoted to national programs manager for NBA Properties in August, 1986 and spent three years in the NBA's special events department (1987-89), prior to being named vice president, special events in May of 1989. From there, he joined the NBA Commissioner's Office as vice president, corporate development in October of 1993, before his appointment as senior vice president, basketball and player development in 1995.

Mills has been honored by a host of organizations and institutions for his distinguished career, including "Business Executive of the Year" by Black Enterprise Magazine. He was selected by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as part of her second annual African American Heritage Celebration, which recognizes top executives from all business areas, and has been selected as one of Sports Illustrated’s "101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports." Steve also represents the Knicks on the NBA’s Labor Relations Committee.

An accomplished basketball player, Mills started three seasons at guard for Hall of Fame coach Pete Carrill at Princeton University, where he helped lead the Tigers to two Ivy League first place finishes, including the League title and an NCAA berth in 1981. He also played professionally for one season in South America in 1981.

Steve earned a degree in sociology from Princeton in 1981, and has served on the Board of Trustees for the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Board of Directors for USA Basketball. He and his wife Beverly have two daughters and reside in South Orange, NJ.