Curtis Marks and Joe Gibbs Bring Decades of Entrepreneurial Excellence and Strategic Vision to Global Youth Organization

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Clubs (WYC), a leading organization dedicated to empowering youth worldwide, today announced the appointment of two distinguished business leaders to its Board of Directors: Joseph E. Gibbs, co-founder of The Golf Channel and founder of Gibbs Investments LLC and Curtis Marks, founder of Click Boarding and former CEO of Verifications, Inc.

Both appointments reflect WYC’s commitment to expanding its global reach and impact through strategic leadership that combines proven business acumen with a passion for youth development.

Joseph E. Gibbs contributes decades of entrepreneurial success and strategic leadership to the board. A University of Alabama graduate who began his career at Price-Waterhouse leading the tax practice in Birmingham, Alabama, Gibbs co-founded multiple cable and cellular ventures in 1982 that grew from $95 million in equity to over $450 million in value. Most notably, he served as Co-Founder, Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of The Golf Channel, launched in partnership with Arnold Palmer. Under his leadership, the network expanded to over 120 million subscribers worldwide and is now valued at over $40 billion. He currently leads Gibbs Investments LLC, a venture capital firm he founded in 2001.

Curtis Marks brings over three decades of entrepreneurial expertise and innovation in the human capital space. As founder of Click Boarding, he revolutionized the applicant onboarding experience beyond traditional software solutions. His previous venture, Verifications, Inc., served an impressive 48% of Fortune 100 companies as a global employment screening company. Under his leadership, his companies received numerous accolades, including four years on The Business Journal’s Growth 50 Private Companies list and two consecutive years on The Business Journal’s Fast 50 Fastest-growing Private Companies list.

“Curtis and Joe represent the caliber of visionary leadership that will help World Youth Clubs scale our impact and create even more meaningful opportunities for youth around the globe,” said Susan Porcaro Goings, chairman of the World Youth Clubs board of directors. “Their combined expertise in business growth, innovation, and strategic expansion aligns perfectly with our mission to empower the next generation.”

The addition of Marks and Gibbs to the board comes at a pivotal time for World Youth Clubs as the organization continues to expand its global footprint and develop innovative programs that prepare young people for success in an increasingly connected world.

About World Youth Clubs World Youth Clubs is dedicated to empowering youth worldwide through innovative programs and strategic partnerships. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and prepare for future success.

For more information about World Youth Clubs, visit www.worldyouthclubs.org.

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