The voices behind the credibility.

Having hired and worked closely with Chris at the presidential level, I know firsthand his exceptional capacity for institutional alignment, fiscal discipline, and strategic vision. CK1 LLC offers university leaders the exact executive-level oversight and diagnostic insight needed to successfully navigate today’s modern sports enterprise.

Chris has always been an innovator and leader who is ahead of the curve in identifying modern solutions, and has positioned CK1 LLC as a true thought leader in the next generation of sports technology. As AI and advanced data tools begin to transform college athletics, his forward-looking perspective provides higher education leaders with the disruptive insights needed to build a resilient, future-ready organization prepared to thrive.

As a veteran Athletics Director, Chris was consistently the steady, forward-thinking voice in the room capable of unifying stakeholders around complex governance and strategic decisions. His ability to synthesize macro-level challenges into actionable execution makes CK1 LLC an essential advisory resource for athletic departments and conference leadership.

Chris King is a veteran executive who understands today’s sports landscape, whether amateur, collegiate, or the professional sport industry. Chris stays consistently ahead of emerging challenges, providing timely recommendations that emphasize high performance in a responsible manner.

I admire the strategic leadership Chris provided in his distinguished career as an athletic director. That success was a result of his deep operational knowledge and ability to navigate complex industry shifts. As he launches his new consulting enterprise, I am confident that CK1 LLC will be an invaluable partner for any athletic program seeking elite performance and sustainable growth.

I had the opportunity to have Chris as my mentor as part of the FCS Athletic Directors Association Fellow Program, and he was an invaluable part of my professional development. His strategic guidance, willingness to share his experiences, and thoughtful approach to leadership helped prepare me for serving as a Director of Athletics with greater confidence. Chris was always generous with his time, provided honest perspective, and challenged me to think beyond the immediate decision.

Chris is one of the sharpest, most trusted strategic minds in collegiate athletics. His ability to evaluate complex operational landscapes and deliver high-value, practical solutions makes CK1 LLC an indispensable asset for any executive team aiming to lead through industry transformation.

Having sat across the table from Chris during our time in the WAC, I have always known him to be a unifying leader in the room who brings exceptional strategic clarity to complex governance issues. Chris understands that navigating today’s NIL landscape requires real, principle-centered solutions rather than unchecked escalation. Through CK1 LLC, he will provide higher education leaders with visionary oversight and protect the core mission of college athletics.

Chris’s guidance and executive framework development were fundamental in preparing me for the modern demands of the AD role. CK1 LLC brings that same elite, practical, strategic oversight to help athletic departments streamline operations, manage risk, and execute at the highest level.