Mike Horan

Mike Horan is the Senior Director of Communications for the Detroit Pistons, where he leads efforts to generate earned media across business, brand, community and corporate partner initiatives, while also securing off-the-court coverage for players, coaches and staff. He plays a key role in shaping the organization’s strategic communications and storytelling approach from a business perspective and supports the Basketball Communications team with day-to-day operations.

Horan rejoined the Pistons in 2022 as Director of Communications before being promoted to Senior Director in 2025. His career also includes four seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he served as Media Relations Manager (2018–21) and later as Director of Player Brand & Influencer Marketing (2021–22). During his tenure in Chicago, he developed strategic communications plans, managed day-to-day hockey media relations, expanded player branding efforts and helped build influencer and alumni engagement programs.

A 2013 graduate of Oakland University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Horan brings more than a decade of experience in professional sports communications and media relations strategy, with a track record of strengthening media exposure, cultivating lasting relationships and elevating organizational storytelling.