Executive experience for the realities of modern sports leadership.
Chris King founded CK1 LLC to help collegiate athletic departments, professional sports franchises, and sports business leaders operate with greater financial discipline, commercial agility, and technology clarity.
Chris King
Chris King brings 30 years of Division I executive experience, including 18 years as a Division I Athletic Director. His work has included complex budget oversight, revenue development, fundraising, conference alignment, academic and competitive excellence, organizational leadership, and high-stakes institutional decision-making.
As a 2x National Athletic Director of the Year, Chris has been recognized for program turnarounds, record-setting fundraising efforts, championship culture-building, and macro-level execution across evolving athletics environments.
CK1 reflects that operator-first perspective. The firm is built for leaders who need confidential, experienced support as they navigate a sports industry undergoing structural change.
Experience translated into advisory value
- Division I executive leadership
- Multi-million dollar budget management
- Revenue generation and philanthropic strategy
- Conference and institutional alignment
- Sports technology and operational modernization
- Academic, competitive, and cultural excellence
Confidential executive advisory for complex decisions.
CK1 works directly with leaders who need clarity, discretion, and practical guidance rooted in real athletics executive experience.