SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, December 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael Weinman has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Weinman has become established in the technical production and broadcasting fields. Serving as the director of production and broadcast systems for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2022, he was responsible for ensuring the functionality of production and broadcast systems, which included working on the technical team on large production budgets and system installs. He also managed the readiness and maintenance of equipment essential to the game-day experience, including LED screens, lighting systems, sound systems, broadcasting and other production components throughout the stadium. Daily gameday routines involved powering up systems, conducting thorough peripheral checks to guarantee optimal performance and ensuring the game presentation team, RSNs, and other vendors have the necessary resources such as communication systems, graphics, cameras, and other equipment and software to provide a seamless production. On non-game days, Mr. Weinman efforts were with his team on maintenance, any repairs or troubleshooting of equipment, and implementing new technologies and workflows when and where needed. He also spent time with the tech team researching innovative solutions to enhance the fan experience, create more efficient workflows, and explore ways to train the group. It was with great pride that he worked with the team and advanced the club's broadcast capabilities through the integration of new technologies into its operations.

Before this role, Mr. Weinman served as the director of game presentation for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2017 to 2023. During this period, he oversaw the game presentation and fan experience teams, while engineering the production and broadcast systems. While in this role, Mr. Weinman implemented a new direction for the game presentation team and their efforts to create a more meaningful and memorable fan experience. This included working with corporate partnerships, the team's GM, marketing, and other internal departments to develop a more inclusive and dynamic show via content strategies, graphics, and music.

From 2012 to 2017, as manager of multimedia productions for the organization, he was at a pivotal point in the creative space when digital media was growing and becoming more mainstream. His role included creating and producing engaging content for in-game and social media platforms, as well as managing production shoots with players, third-party vendors, and corporate clients. The creative team, along with his vision, all contributed to the entertainment value of the overall fan experience.

Mr. Weinman's career includes a unique chapter as a dive master and underwater videographer with Oceans Below Incorporated in Thailand in 2011. There, he pursued his passion for underwater videography while training as a divemaster. He worked with a team specializing in diving excursions, dive training, collecting footage, and producing content. His responsibilities included guiding diving tours and creating videos for clients.

From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Weinman was the media director of the University of Wyoming's football program. In this role, he managed coaches' video needs, oversaw technical operations, produced motivational hype videos to energize players and fans, and managed game footage and content delivery. He also collaborated closely with the marketing department on advertising campaigns and graphic design projects and needs.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Weinman served as a classroom technology specialist at Pacific University in Oregon from 2008 to 2009. He oversaw all classroom technology on the campus, where he managed the installation, implementation, and programming of "smart" classrooms, which was an innovative concept at the time. Notably, he supported a professor and team that studied some of the original blue light-reducing glasses by setting up a podcasting studio during the early days of podcasting.

Additionally, Mr. Weinman has spent 18 years working with Basketball Travels Incorporated, based in Seattle. He contributed to the company's broadcast and streaming operations for the Paradise Jam, an annual college basketball tournament held in the Virgin Islands, which attracts prominent teams from across the United States. His involvement includes assisting in event logistics and setup, creating content, and managing live streaming and broadcast productions.

Throughout his career, Mr. Weinman has been honored to be able to share his knowledge in technical production and broadcasting by assisting in Major League Baseball's All-Star weeks and other high-profile events, including working on the MLB London series production team and MLB's Speedway Classic in 2025.

Mr. Weinman is actively involved in industry organizations such as AVIXA Inc., where he has been CTI certified as a technology specialist since 2023. He has also taken Dante Level 1 certifications by Audinate since 2021. He takes great pride in remaining committed to diversity, which is reflected in his service on the diversity and inclusion committee for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2017, and the Information Display and Entertainment Association DE&I committee from 2019 to 2024.

His academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design with a minor in visual communications from the University of Wyoming in Laramie in 2008. He also completed coursework in computer electronics engineering and information technology at ITT Technical Institute in Denver, Colorado in 2004. These educational experiences provided him with foundational skills that have been integral to his success across creative, technical and leadership roles.

Mr. Weinman attributes his achievements to his ambition, a quality shaped by growing up in a small Wyoming town that encouraged exploration and self-driven growth. His family's encouragement allowed him the freedom to pursue diverse interests, while influential mentors, such as his high school teachers and coaches, helped him channel his ambition productively. The supportive leadership in his career and throughout his journey is the biggest stand out for him and has further enabled him to develop professionally as a leader and in the ever-evolving path of production and technology. The leadership has taught him the value of being a good leader, always to push yourself to grow and learn, and to always be mindful of others in their careers as they grow and learn.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Weinman's passion for civic engagement is where he prides himself and his efforts and organizations that allow him to be actively involved. He has sat on the Tampa Bay Rays community outreach team, ECOT, and remains actively involved with the group. He also serves as a local community volunteer at Pinellas County Community Church. His philanthropic efforts with these groups include assisting in hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico in 2016 and in Northern Florida in 2018, volunteering with House of Hope, and participating in church missions that include building children's shelters in Costa Rica and in local community engagement.

His contributions have been recognized through honors such as the Joyce Meyer Community Excellence Award from the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017 and being named Employee of the Year by his organization.

Among his creative projects is "Rays of LED," which showcases his innovative approach to integrating advanced LED technologies into sports entertainment environments.

His passions include spending time with friends, BBQing, working out, hiking, camping, scuba diving, and being with his wife, Brooke, and three children, Beckett, Lincoln and Parker.

Looking ahead, Mr. Weinman is increasingly drawn to continuing in leadership, where he can mentor and foster others in the technology and production world. He remains committed to finding new ways to support colleagues' development while continuing to advance innovation within the technical production and broadcasting fields.

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