Lee Summers
About Lee Summers
Lee Summers serves as the President of Sports and Entertainment at Creative Realities, Inc. He has extensive experience in marketing and technology, having previously held positions at Nebraska Furniture Mart and Reflect Systems Inc., and he actively contributes to The Warren Center as a Board of Trustee Member and Marketing Chair.
Current Role at Creative Realities
Lee Summers serves as the President of Sports and Entertainment at Creative Realities, Inc. since 2016. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives and business development within the sports and entertainment sectors. His leadership focuses on enhancing digital experiences and integrating technology into various entertainment platforms. Summers has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's reach and capabilities in this dynamic industry.
Previous Experience at Nebraska Furniture Mart
Before joining Creative Realities, Lee Summers worked at Nebraska Furniture Mart as the Manager of Marketing/Technology and Strategic Business Development from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to marketing strategies and technology integration, enhancing the customer experience at the Grandscape location in The Colony, Texas. His efforts helped streamline operations and improve overall business performance.
Board Membership at The Warren Center
Lee Summers has been a Board of Trustee Member and Marketing Chair at The Warren Center since 2015. In this capacity, he focuses on marketing initiatives that support the organization’s mission to provide in-home therapeutic services to children with developmental challenges in Dallas County. His leadership in marketing has helped raise awareness and support for the center's programs, benefiting over 900 special needs children weekly.
Education and Academic Background
Lee Summers studied Business Administration and Management at Tarleton State University from 1996 to 1998. He also attended The Art Institutes, where he studied Design and Visual Communications from 1999 to 2001. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in both business and creative disciplines, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2016, Lee Summers was named Retail Innovator of the Year by Retail TouchPoints, recognizing his contributions to the retail industry. He also earned a Digi Award for Best Digital Signage in Retail – Local Roll-Out for his collaboration with Reflect Systems. His work has included overseeing the deployment of over 80,000 digital experiences across North America since 2015, showcasing his impact on digital marketing and technology in retail.