Dr. Christopher Parker named to NCSLC
Charlotte, NC - The North Carolina Sports Association (NCSA) has announced the formation of the North Carolina Sports Leadership Council, comprised of sports leaders from across the state who will serve as the industry's collective voice on various issues impacting and surrounding sports event tourism. Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO, has been selected as a council member of the newly created leadership coalition.
"It's truly an honor to serve with such an illustrious group of diverse leaders with so much experience and knowledge," stated Dr. Parker. "I look forward to getting started with this initiative and group."
The N.C. Sports Leadership Council (NCSLC) includes 31 individuals representing major league sports franchises, conferences, venues, and amateur sports organizations based in North Carolina, along with representatives of the state's sports tourism industry. The NCSA's Government Relations Committee spearheaded the effort to create the Council.
Objectives for the Council include but are not limited to: increase awareness and better amplify the positive impact of the sports industry to North Carolina, set strategy to address challenges involving legislative, social, and unforeseen national issues (i.e. COVID-19), establish a call-to-action plan as opportunities and issues arise, and increase communication among all Council members and organizations.
Fred Whitfield, President of the Charlotte Hornets, will serve as Honorary Chairman and Scott Dupree, Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, will serve as Chair. The group will meet next week for its first Council meeting.
To view the full release from the North Carolina Sports Association, click here.
About NCSA
The North Carolina Sports Association is made up of sports commissions and authorities, convention and visitors bureaus, parks, and recreation entities, and allied partners from throughout the state. Our purpose is to grow, promote, and enhance the general welfare of the sports industry, along with a direct interest in bringing and supporting sports events in North Carolina.
