Nicolette Hawthorne: Visionary Entrepreneur and Pioneer in Sports HousingNicolette Hawthorne is a visionary leader and the mastermind behind the P.R.O.S. brand—adynamic enterprise that encompasses multiple successful ventures and a thriving charitable arm.As the founder of MAVRX Sports Housing, the sports housing division of the P.R.O.S. brand,Nicolette identified a critical gap in the market for temporary, furnished housing for professionalsports organizations and transformed her vision into a groundbreaking business.Under the P.R.O.S. umbrella, MAVRX has become the gold standard in providing turnkeyhousing solutions for teams across prestigious leagues, including the NFL,WNBA, NBA, NBAG-League, IFL, USL, ECHL, MLB, and MiLB. Representing over 70 professional sports teamsacross nine leagues and 34 states, MAVRX achieved a major milestone as the official housingprovider for Minor League Baseball. With two decades of experience in corporate housing and arobust background in real estate, Nicolette has redefined the sports housing landscape.The P.R.O.S. brand is more than a business; it represents Nicolette’s commitment to creating aculture rooted in service, appreciation, and community impact. In line with this mission, sheestablished the P.I.T.C.H. Initiative (Pros In The Community Helping), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,to address critical societal gaps in homelessness, youth sports access, entrepreneurship, andathlete assistance. Established in 2021, the nonprofit channels the power of sports to drivemeaningful changes in communities nationwide.An ardent advocate for women in business, Nicolette’s true passion lies in empowering andmentoring young women aspiring to leadership roles. She is committed to creating opportunitiesfor the next generation to excel, particularly in entrepreneurship, and champions women leadersto claim their seats at the table.Nicolette's achievements have garnered widespread recognition. MAVRX has been featured onInc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for four consecutive years. In 2022, shewas honored as Female Entrepreneur of the Year by WISE (Women in Sports and Events), and in2023, she was named one of the Top 20 Most Inspiring Women to Look Out For by NYC Journal.In 2024, AZ Big Media ranked her among the Top 50 Real Estate Professionals in Arizona.Through her leadership of the P.R.O.S. brand and its flagship division, MAVRX Sports Housing,Nicolette Hawthorne is not only redefining the sports housing industry but also creatingopportunities for others to thrive—both on and off the field.

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