Leadership by
Example
“I measure a company’s success by how well they treat their people and how long they keep their customers and vendors.”
Mike at Deerfield Academy and Suny Brockport
A Sports Legacy
Mike Panaggio’s commitment to sports and leadership started early, as both a coach’s kid and an elite athlete. Mike played college basketball at SUNY Brockport for famed Head Coach Mauro Panaggio, his dad. Mike broke multiple basketball school records and was graciously inducted into the SUNY Brockport Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002; he is still the "winningest" player in school history!
Family Values
Watch this insightful clip which explains the parallel track Mike and Dan followed . . . which pays tribute to their dad's family dedication. DME Academy's student-athletes are nurtured by the founding brothers through superior education, fundamental sports training, and a watchful staff who ensure their on-campus life is happy, safe, and inspiring.
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Mauro was an accomplished and award-winning coach as well as a published author of several books (basketball strategy & coaching themes).
Carrying the Torch
Mike's father Mauro has the most coaching wins in the history of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), NBA's former developmental league. After a storied college career, Mike went on to play for the Rochester Zeniths in the CBA, notching a league title as an all-star.
Taking Care of Business
After his basketball days and a career start at Merrill Lynch, Mike developed DME from a start-up of seven people in 1984, into one of Florida's most innovative marketing companies. His success blossomed into several additional firms within the business dynasty including DME Delivers, DME Visual, DME Digital and more.
Mike at DME Headquarters
Mike, with his brother and partner, Dan Panaggio
Realizing an Ambitious Dream
In 2015, Mike founded DME Academy with his brother Dan. This Daytona Beach prep school is a premium resource for student athletes from around the globe. Now a 6th to 12th grade coed boarding school with a post-grad program, DME Academy has a worldwide reputation as a haven for elite training that provides top-level competition in basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and golf.
Consulting
Throughout his career, Mike has learned from and mentored dozens of business executives, coaches, and athletes. He is quick to share his decades of proven business knowledge and motivational techniques with those who pursue excellence. Mike welcomes opportunities to meet with individuals and groups who want to take their careers and companies to the next level. This is evidenced by his participation in past Chamber committees, inspiring speeches given for the Rotary and other local organizations, and his ongoing involvement with Volusia County's CEO Business Alliance.
