Julius W. Erving
Founder at Dr. J. Enterprises
Profile
Julius W.
Erving is the founder of Dr. J.
Enterprises.
He currently holds the position of Executive Vice President at RDV Sports, Inc. and President at The Erving Group, Inc. He previously served as a Director for various companies including LCI International, Inc., The Sports Authority, Inc., Darden Restaurants, Inc., Williams Communications Group, Inc., Converse, Inc., Fusion Connect, Inc., Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the University of Massachusetts, Widener University, and Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Inc. He also served as an Independent Director for GTT Communications, Inc. and Meridian Bank (Malvern, Pennsylvania).
Additionally, he was a Director for The Sports Authority, Inc. (Management) and a Trustee for The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Erving earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Julius W. Erving active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
RDV Sports, Inc.
 RDV Sports, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services RDV Sports, Inc. operates professional sports teams and organizations. The company owns the Orlando magic professional basketball team, the WNBA Orlando miracle, entertainment and fitness center RDV sportsplex, and magic carpet aviation. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-08-31 |
| The Erving Group, Inc. | President | 1978-12-31 |
| Dr. J. Enterprises | Founder | - |
Former positions of Julius W. Erving
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| READY CAPITAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-26 |
| Widener University | Director/Board Member | - |
Converse, Inc.
 Converse, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Inc.
 Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises operates fashion retailer stores. It retails designer apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances for women, men children. The company was founded by Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel on September 15, 1924 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Massachusetts | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Julius W. Erving
| University of Massachusetts | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| READY CAPITAL CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
| LCI International, Inc. | Communications |
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Retail Trade |
| Williams Communications Group, Inc. | Communications |
Converse, Inc.
Converse, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Retail Trade |
Fusion Connect, Inc.
 Fusion Connect, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Fusion Connect, Inc. turns voice into a valuable digital asset by delivering a smarter Microsoft Teams experience and redefining enterprise collaboration through the merging of AI and phone call data. The company is based in Atlanta, GA and has subsidiaries in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Turkey, and the United States. As a leading Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), they optimize Microsoft subscriptions to improve business performance. Fusion Connect is a managed communications provider (MCP) offering voice tech and support, including UCaaS, VoIP, CCaaS, SIP trunks, and phone line replacements. The company is a cloud PBX provider with hosted PBX services and also provide managed services for business communications, secure networks, and hosted collaboration tools. The company was founded in 1997 by Marvin S. Rosen and Philip D. Turits, and William J. Wignall has been the CEO since 2024. Fusion Connect was acquired by Morgan Stanley Credit Partners on January 19, 2022. | Technology Services |
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc.
 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. promotes and preserves the game of basketball. The firm offers sports museum and gallery. The company was founded on February 17, 1968 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA. | Consumer Services |
RDV Sports, Inc.
RDV Sports, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services RDV Sports, Inc. operates professional sports teams and organizations. The company owns the Orlando magic professional basketball team, the WNBA Orlando miracle, entertainment and fitness center RDV sportsplex, and magic carpet aviation. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Inc.
Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises operates fashion retailer stores. It retails designer apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances for women, men children. The company was founded by Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel on September 15, 1924 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
The Sports Authority, Inc. (Management)
 The Sports Authority, Inc. (Management) Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Sports Authority, Inc. (Management) is an acquisition vehicle led by the senior management of The Sports Authority. The private company is based in Englewood, CO. The CEO of the company is Michael E. Foss. | Finance |
GTT Communications, Inc.
 GTT Communications, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications GTT Communications, Inc. provides high-speed, enterprise-grade connectivity services to clients globally. The private company is based in McLean, VA and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company is committed to redefining enterprise communications and driving productivity across organizations. The company offers next-generation firewall capabilities from the cloud and cloud-based cyber security integrated with SD-WAN. GTT operates a top-ranked, Tier 1 IP network that connects people across organizations, around the world, and to every application in the cloud. The company was founded in 2005 by H. Brian Thompson. Ernest Ortega has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Communications |
| The Erving Group, Inc. | |
Meridian Bank (Malvern, Pennsylvania)
 Meridian Bank (Malvern, Pennsylvania) Regional BanksFinance Meridian Bank PA is a state-chartered commercial bank, which engages in the provision of full service banking to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. It operates through Meridian Bank, Meridian Wealth, and Meridian Mortgage. The Meridian Bank generates interest income from its lending, leasing, and investing activities. The Meridian Wealth provides a comprehensive array of wealth management services and products. The Meridian Mortgage consists of one central loan production facility and several retail and profit sharing loan production offices located throughout the Delaware Valley. The company was founded by Christopher J. Annas in 2004 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Finance |
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commission
 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commission operates parks and recreation centers. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commission is based in Philadelphia and ultimately controlled by the City of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). | Consumer Services |
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