The Charlotte Sports Foundation Board of Directors is committed to the economic development of our region and includes individuals from a diverse cross-section of Fortune 500 companies and local businesses that have shaped the city over the years. Driven by the leadership and guidance of our Board of Directions, the Charlotte Sports Foundation has helped the Charlotte-region become a destination for some of the most prominent events in sports.

Darius Adamczyk

Darius Adamczyk

Honeywell
Chairman

Francisco Alvarado

Francisco Alvarado

Marand Builders
Founder and Owner

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown

Hendrick Automotive Group
President

Heath Campbell

Heath Campbell

Huntington National Bank
Executive Managing Director, Head of the Carolinas

Derick Close

Derick Close

Springs Creative
CEO

Chris Clunie

Chris Clunie

Davidson College
Director of Athletics

Kieth Cockrell

Kieth Cockrell

Bank of America Charlotte
President

Kristi Coleman

Kristi Coleman

Carolina Panthers
President

Malcomb Coley

Malcomb Coley

Ernst & Young
Central Private Leader

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Former NFL All-Pro Linebacker
Consultant

Dena Diorio

Dena Diorio

Mecklenburg County
County Manager

Saad Ehtisham

Saad Ehtisham

Novant Health Charlotte
President

Sheldon Francis

Sheldon Francis

Barings
Chief Administrative Officer

John Giannuzzi

John Giannuzzi

Deloitte
Carolinas Managing Partner

Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Lincoln Harris
President and CEO

Mike Hill

Mike Hill

UNC Charlotte
Director of Athletics

Marcus Jones

Marcus Jones

City of Charlotte
City Manager

Luke Kissam

Luke Kissam

Former Chairman and CEO, Albermarle
Consultant

Luke Kuechly

Luke Kuechly

Former NFL All-Pro Linebacker
Consultant

Janet LaBar

Janet LaBar

CLT Regional Business Alliance
President and CEO

Carol Lovin

Carol Lovin

Atrium Health
EVP

Steve Luquire

Steve Luquire

Luquire
Founder and Chairman

Danny Morrison

Danny Morrison

Charlotte Sports Foundation
Executive Director

Tom Murray

Tom Murray

Former CEO, CRVA
Consultant

Jim Phillips

Jim Phillips

ACC
Commissioner

Jon Pollack

Jon Pollack

Former EVP, Belk
Consultant

Jimmy Rayburn

Jimmy Rayburn

Raycom Sports
Raycom Sports, Senior Business Advisor

Pat Rodgers

Pat Rodgers

Rodgers Builders
President and CEO

Mark Schuler

Mark Schuler

Accenture
Managing Director

Andrea Smith

Andrea Smith

Former CAO, Bank of America
Consultant

Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith

Speedway Motorsports
President and CEO

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Center City Partners
President and CEO

Ron Smith

Ron Smith

McMillan Pazdan Smith
Founding Principal

Adam Sperling

Adam Sperling

Quail Hollow Club (Ex Officio)
Director of Professional Tournament Golf

Nicole Tepper

Nicole Tepper

Tepper Sports & Entertainment
CAO

Will Webb

Will Webb

Former Executive Director, Charlotte Sports Foundation
Consultant

Ed Weisiger Jr.

Ed Weisiger Jr.

Weisiger Group
President and CEO

Fred Whitfield

Fred Whitfield

Former Hornets President and Vice Chairman, Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Consultant

Steve Young

Steve Young

Duke Energy
EVP and CFO

The Charlotte Sports Foundation Internships

The Charlotte Sports Foundation’s post-graduate interns get first-hand experience and develop invaluable professional connections working events that reach millions of fans each year. Our previous interns have been hired by Raycom, Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers and more.

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