Experience | Morton Partners LLC

Game-Changing Experience

Ralph Morton brings three decades of executive leadership across Washington, DC, Seattle, and New Orleans. His experience spans serving as SVP & Managing Director for Sports & Entertainment at Events DC, Executive Director of the Seattle Sports Commission, Vice President of Events at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and more. It includes playing a leadership role on bids and/or host iconic events like Super Bowl XXXI & XXXVI, the MLS All-Star Game, Special Olympics USA Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is widely respected for driving results through collaboration, vision, and community engagement.

This portfolio reflects Ralph’s leadership and involvement in landmark experiences across host cities like New Orleans, Seattle, and Washington, DC. These events, while predating the founding of Morton Partners, embody the scale, complexity, and collaborative vision we now bring to every client and initiative.

Game-Changing Events & Initiatives

From Super Bowls to the Special Olympics, and World Cup bids to community festivals, this portfolio reflects decades of trusted leadership across the biggest stages in sport and entertainment.

Major and Global Events

2027 Invictus Games Bid

2026 FIFA World Cup Bid

2025 WorldPride

2024-2027 NFL Draft Bids

2023 World Culture Festival

2018 / 2022 FIFA World Cup Bid

2021 New Zealand All-Blacks vs USA Rugby

2015 U.S. Open

2015-2024 Clipper Round the World

2007 World Cyber Games

2004 NCAA Women’s Final Four

2003 NCAA Men's Final Four

2002 Super Bowl XXXVI

1997 Super Bowl XXXI

1994 FIFA World Cup Bid

National Events

2024 Army-Navy Game

2023 MLS All-Star Game

2023 World Culture Festival

2018 Special Olympics USA Games

2015-2018 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour

2016 Collegiate Boxing Championships

2015 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tourn.

2013 NCAA Women's Divisi I Volleyball Champ.

2012 U.S. Olympics Team Trials for Diving

2008 & 2012 NCAA Men's Swim & Dive Champ.

2005-2007 NASCAR (International Speedway Corp.)

2001-2003 New Orleans Bowl

1996 AAU Junior Olympic Games

1992 U.S Olympic Track & Field Trials

Regional Events

2024 Red Bull Show Run

2020-2024 CAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tourn.

2015-Present Women's Leadership Breakfast

2013-2018 Seattle Urban Trek

2013-2018 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tourn.

2010-2020 Sports Star of the Year

2009-2022 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

2008-2015 Subway Washington Games

2007 Red Bull Soap Box Derby

2005-Present Boeing Classic

2003 SEC Basketball Tournament

2002-Present Cycle Zydeco

1998-2003 Atchafalaya Adventure Race

1997-2002 Louisiana Games

1991, 1992 & 1995 Grand Prix Du Mardi Gras

1991 Jungle Jim Triathlon Series

1991 Ten Pin Productions

1991 Bud Light Triathlon Series

1989 Hogtown Twilight Criterium

1988 Busch Challenge

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