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Founded in 2006, Bicknell Management Group is the brainchild of both Harold R. Bicknell III and Dennis J. Tchir. Having met at St. Thomas University during graduate school, their passion for representing athletes with unparalleled personal attention allowed them to realize they were the perfect fit to join forces. Working side by side, using their collective background in sports and business, Harold and Dennis bring unique strengths to represent their clients.

The objective of Bicknell Management Group is to provide clients with the best service possible, while complying with both NCAA and school rules. We pride ourselves on our ability to represent each client with honesty and integrity, while also providing them with personal attention and a customized marketing plan. In our short tenure of operation, we have developed this reputation with our clients and their families.

As our business grows, we intend to continue to uphold the high set of standards we have set forth. In order to do this, we have limited and will continue to limit the number of clients we sign each year. This will allow us to provide the highest level of personal attention for each of our clients.

Harold R. Bicknell III – President

Harold R. Bicknell III is currently serving as President of Bicknell Management Group. A business entrepreneur at heart, Harold’s career successes stem from his practicality, adaptability and desire to create a business bound by integrity. A former offensive lineman at Louisiana State University Harold has nurtured the art of effective and eloquent communication. This has allowed him to positively impact his business initiatives making Bicknell Management Group an industry leader in professional management.

A graduate of Louisiana State University, Harold received his Bachelors degree in December of 2004. From 2000-2004 Harold was an offensive lineman for the school’s football team. During this time LSU won the Southeastern Conference Championship in 2001 and 2003, along with the school’s first BCS National Championship that concluded the 2003 season. Harold was also a two time member of the SEC’s Academic Honor Roll, understanding the dual importance of on and off the field success.

Following graduation, Harold relocated to Miami, Florida to continue his education at St. Thomas University. Earning a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration in 2006. Harold was ready to use both his education in sport and his experiences on the football field to create Bicknell Management Group. This unique blend of professionalism and sport experience has given Harold a strong and fundamental understanding of what it takes to succeed as an athlete at the highest level while also maintaining the highest ethical standards in contract negotiations. Harold’s hard work and determination were on display in 2007 when he negotiated the largest base salary for any player drafted by a CFL team in 2006, firmly cementing his arrival within the industry.

As President of Bicknell Management Group, Harold is firmly committed to a vision of success on and off the field for every client. Harold’s communication skills and accessibility make him a natural choice with clients who are looking to take their careers to the next level. Harold surrounds himself with a team of carefully selected agents who are equipped to handle all aspects of a client’s needs. Harold firmly believes that “high achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.” With this in mind Harold has positioned his company on the cutting edge of athlete representation with unparalleled service, strategy and achievement.

Dennis J. Tchir – Vice President

Dennis J. Tchir is currently serving as Vice President of Bicknell Management group. His natural problem solving ability has proven invaluable as he expertly manages client relationships while assessing complex and sensitive contract negotiations. Leading with conviction, Dennis truly exemplifies the forest through the trees approach, always having the foresight to see the long term implications of a plan and seeing it through. During highly stressful situations, Dennis truly is a firm, clear and consistent force who will always fight for what his clients deserve.

Prior to joining Bicknell Management Group, Dennis worked as an advisor for International Management Group from 2005-2006. During his time at IMG-Miami, Dennis gained valuable experience dealing with financial settlements, VIP requests, and serving as project supervisor for numerous events such as the NASDAQ-100 Open Tennis Tournament, The South Beach Food and Wine Festival and The Bank of the West Classic Tennis Tournament to name a few. This position allowed Dennis to gain valuable insight into the world of professional sports while realizing his passion for representing athletes.

A graduate from The University of Nebraska at Lincoln in May of 2004, Dennis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology. While at Nebraska Dennis was a member of the Men’s Bowling Team and competed in the 2003 Final Four ultimately finishing third. Following graduation, Dennis relocated to the Miami, Florida area to pursue his Master of Science degree in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2005 and stayed on at St. Thomas receiving his Master of Business Administration degree in August 2006. During his highly ambitious time in the program, Dennis served as the University’s Director of Intramurals and was inducted into the National Graduate Honor, Society Kappa Gamma Pi for his outstanding academic record.

As Vice President of Bicknell Management Group, Dennis is dedicated to providing his clients with cutting-edge services that meet the needs of a diverse range of athletes. Dennis is a content driven, dynamic agent who is fully committed to putting forth his clients’ most impressive and therefore most marketable characteristics. This is done by maintaining the ideals of honesty and integrity while simultaneously enhancing every client’s competitive edge.

Val Morris – Business Partner

Val Morris, President & CEO of London Bridges Sports, has been affiliated with professional sports for many years as a player and agent. Val is a registered athlete agent in multiple states. He parlayed a successful career as a player, from college days at Southern Arkansas University, to being a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1994 and attending training camp in 1996 with the Miami Dolphins. Mr. Morris spent 3 years in the Arena League from (2001-2003) where he holds several records as a wide receiver and defensive back. Val graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1995 with a BA in Marketing and Management. He is heavily involved with the church as well as community organizations while contributing significantly to the Providence House in Shreveport Louisiana. He is married to the lovely Angela Morris, who was an outstanding track star. They have a beautiful son named London Valentino Morris.

Samantha Wickard– Client Services Representative

Samantha, an Iowa native, attended the University of Iowa, majoring in Health and Sport Sciences, with a minor in Sociology. During college Samantha also participated in competitive running. She qualified and competed in the prestigious Boston Marathon, the longest running annual event in the world, in 2006 and 2007.

Samantha brought her vibrant personality and strong work ethics to Bicknell Management Group in August of 2009. Her willingness to do whatever was needed to get a job completed superbly and in a professional manner for BMG, and our clients, helped her to quickly become a key member of Bicknell Management Group.

Samantha works hand-in-hand with Mr. Bicknell to make sure that the countless number of client requests and needs are always fulfilled at the highest level. Whether it be recruiting new clients, exploring marketing possibilities for current clients, or assisting with any of our clients needs, Samantha always gets the job done. Perhaps most importantly, she is also equipped with a wonderful personality and disposition, which is critical to meeting the day-to- day needs of our clients and their families.

Samantha resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. However, she stays true to her Iowa Hawkeye roots by wearing a lot of black and gold during football season.

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