Mr. Maranise has also served as the founder and director of Eternal Insight since 2017 and Sport & the Spiritual Life since 2016, both of which continue to thrive under his leadership.
GERMANTOWN, TN, January 22, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Anthony Michael-Jude Maranise has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Maranise is a distinguished professional with a career spanning several years, currently serving as the corporate brand ambassador for Hook Point Brewing Company since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for bringing cultural awareness to the brand. He represents the company in recruiting larger-scale investors and venture capitalists and serves as a cicerone. His expertise in theology, behavioral science and sports psychology has been instrumental in his varied career, and his achievements include attaining advanced cicerone certification and receiving a letter of commendation from the Holy See. More than this, he distinguishes himself via his academic dedication and proclivities including pioneering, piloting, and teaching unique, innovative, and traditional courses, but also contributing to his fields of expertise via ongoing study, writing, and scholarly publication.
Concurrent to his role at Hook Point Brewing Company, Mr. Maranise has served as the founder and director of Eternal Insight since 2017 and Sport & the Spiritual Life since 2016, both of which continue to thrive under his leadership. Between 2020 and 2022, he was an instructor of middle school religion at St. Ann Catholic School. His teaching career also includes positions at Concorde Career Colleges from 2019 to 2020 and at the University of Memphis from 2018 until 2019. Additionally, he served as publications editor and coordinator of corporate social responsibility at Power Freight Services between 2017 and 2020.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Maranise contributed his knowledge as an associate editor for The Galleon at Christian Brothers University in 2017 and as a Lasallian history and research curator at the same institution in 2015. Previously, he was the dean of mission, ministry and outreach at Bishop Byrne High School from 2012 to 2013, where he also taught religion and served as the campus minister and sports chaplain from 2011 until 2013. He started his career by founding and directing a faith development academic course for athletics at Christian Brothers High School between 2006 and 2011.
Contributing significantly to Mr. Maranise’s professional success was his academic background, which began with a Bachelor of Arts in religion and philosophy and behavioral sciences from Christian Brothers University in 2011. He subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Catholic studies from the same institution in 2017, graduating with summa cum laude distinction, followed by a Master of Science in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton University in 2022.
Further enhancing Mr. Maranise’s professional acumen have been his numerous accreditations, including certifications as a leadership fellow with New Memphis, a sports nutrition certified coach with the American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA), a certified sports lifestyle coach with the International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA) and a certified master chaplain with the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security (ABCHS). He is also a eucharistic lay minister at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and holds a professional catechist certificate with the Catholic Diocese of Memphis and a certificate in sports culture and leadership from George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University, among others.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Maranise’s civic involvement is extensive, reflecting his commitment to service and community engagement. He has been a volunteer at St. Jude’s since 2014 and has been affiliated with the Knights of Columbus since 2010, Oblates of the Order of Saint Benedict since 2010 and Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America since 2009. His accolades include receiving the Mid-South Hero Award from WMC Action News 5 in 2021 and several book awards, such as the Independent Press Award’s Distinguished Favorite in 2020.
As an author, Mr. Maranise has made meaningful contributions through his publications, which include “Sin, Shame and Adverse Performance in Christian Sportspersons” by Routledge in 2019, “Cross of a Different Kind: Cancer & Christian Spirituality” by Eternal Insight Press in 2018, “Worth Holding On To” by CreateSpace Independent Publishing in 2016 and “Sport & the Spiritual Life: The Integration of Playing & Praying” by the Order of Saint Benedict in 2013. He has also been a member of CEDE Sports since 2018, ASFA since 2015, ISPA since 2014, the American Board for Certified Master Chaplains since 2013, the American Academy of Religion since 2012 and ABCHS, demonstrating his commitment to sports and religious education.
Despite facing significant health challenges, Mr. Maranise remains committed to service. He plans to deepen his philanthropic efforts by supporting organizations such as St. Jude’s and Saint Bernard Abbey while contributing to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France through financial means and personal involvement. His dedication to making knowledge accessible is evident through his decision to make his academic papers freely available online.
Mr. Maranise’s personal journey is marked by resilience and gratitude for life’s second chances following his battle with childhood leukemia. This experience fuels his drive to leave a legacy through his work while nurturing meaningful relationships with family and friends who have supported him throughout his challenges.
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