Chris Maragno has seen his role with The HEAT Group grow since first joining the company in 1996. He is entering his 14th season overall and his fifth full season as Vice President, Corporate Partnerships. Maragno oversees the corporate partnership department where he is responsible for HEAT Group corporate partnership programs, advertising sales and sponsor services.

Maragno joined The HEAT Group as Sales Manager in the ticket sales department and was quickly promoted to Corporate Account Executive. During his time as Corporate Account Executive he was responsible for handling HEAT sponsorship and premium seat sales as the organization transitioned into the AmericanAirlines Arena. Maragno was later promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships before being elevated to his current position.

Prior to working with the Miami HEAT, Maragno spent three years working for the New York Yankees. He spent most of his tenure with the Yankees as Business Manager of their Single A affiliate, the Tampa Yankees.

Maragno holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. A native of Gloversville, NY, Maragno lives in Miami.