"We did something so special to this town because we played for a city. We didn't just play for the Bears or for the McCaskeys. We played for the city of Chicago. For every Bear fan who got off a plane in any city, they were proud to be from Chicago."

Dennis McKinnon's Biography

Dennis McKinnon is a former Chicago Bears Football Player and President/CEO of Bearly Active Productions, Inc. He is a Graduate of Florida State University with a major in Criminology. Dennis became a free agent walk-on with the Chicago Bears in 1983 and was a member of the Bears 1985 Superbowl Championship Team and still holds the Bear record for Post-Season scoring.
  • Graduate of Florida State University with a major in Criminology
  • Became a free agent walk-on with the Chicago Bears in 1983.
  • Was a member of the Bears” 1985 Super bowl Championship Team.
  • Mike Ditka says “the best blocking receiver I’ve ever coached”.
  • Nickname “Silky D“
  • Holds Chicago Bear records for punt returns and post- season scoring.
  • Finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.
  • Established Bearly Active Productions, Inc. in 1999
  • Bearly Active Productions Inc provides services that include but not limited to corporate events, motivational speaking, celebrity appearances, catering service and fundraising.
  • One of Chicago’s most requested motivational speakers.
  • NFLPA CHICAGO CHAPTER- VICE PRESIDENT 2004- 2005
    Created to aid in raising funds for young men and women to go to college through scholarships, as well as community volunteerism
  • Sits on corporate boards for several organizations including Catholic Charities and the
    Boys & Girls Club.
  • Has has worked on several projects with Jesse White, Secretary of State including the Organ Donor Program and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.
  • Chicago Bandits- Director of Corporate Sales - 2004
  • Governor Blagojevich’s Council on Health and Physical Fitness
  • SuburbanBars.com - Spokesman


Professional Experience

1999 - Present Bearly Active Productions Inc- President
Created to perform strategic marketing and promotions for corporations, community groups, charities and small businesses. Also a booking agent for celebrities and athletes in signings, motivational speaking, corporate events, etc.
  • 2007 - Present Autowerks - Spokesman
  • 2004 - 2005 Chicago Bandits - Director of Corporate Sales/Relations
  • 2004 - Present Maxim Mortgage Corporation - Marketing Agent
    Spokesman for the company’s marketing initiative
    Commercial and Mortgage Corporation- Marketing Agent
    Spokesman for the company’s marketing initiative
    Commercial and Residential Real Estate
    Financing, acquisitions, pre-approved loans, etc….
  • 2003 - 2006 Grossinger Autoplex - Spokesman
    Cadillac, Toyota, GMC, Pontiac, Volvo, Buick, Scion
  • 2001- 2003 P.L.C.C.A / ACT- Senior Executive Director and Liaison to the President- Duties included fundraising, marketing, promotions, securing government grants, acquiring corporate leaders for our board of directors, spokesman and mentor to our youth.
  • 1997- 1998 Gerber Auto, Collision and Glass – Marketing Manager
    Responsible for securing direct repair relationships with all the insurance agents on the south side of Chicago for Gerber’s south side location.
  • 1996 Collision Revision- Director of Marketing
    Responsible for overseeing the marketing effort and structure for 8 franchise repair shops in Illinois
  • 1994-1996 Illinois Benedictine University - Football Team
    Offensive Coordinator- responsible for the offense, offensive coaches, game plan and recruiting.
  • 1990-1991 Miami Dolphins - Professional Football Player
  • 1989-1990 Dallas Cowboys - Professional Football Player
  • 1983- 1989 Chicago Bears - Professional Football Player
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Bearly Active Productions

P.O. Box 47661
Chicago, IL 60647

E-mail us at [email protected]