Chris Weiner is the Executive Director for One Maryland Collective. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) efforts benefitting 20 sports and 500+ student-athletes at the University of Maryland. Leading a team across various departments, Chris works to foster corporate partnerships that will support student-athletes' engagement, maximize community impact and bolster revenue generating opportunities.
Chris brings over a decade of hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry. He has had the unique opportunity to work for a variety of organizations ranging from professional sports teams to full-service sports marketing and consulting agencies. Most recently, Chris served as the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships with the Washington Nationals.
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Chris Weiner is the Executive Director for One Maryland Collective. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) efforts benefitting 20 sports and 500+ student-athletes at the University of Maryland. Leading a team across various departments, Chris works to foster corporate partnerships that will support student-athletes' engagement, maximize community impact and bolster revenue generating opportunities.
Chris brings over a decade of hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry. He has had the unique opportunity to work for a variety of organizations ranging from professional sports teams to full-service sports marketing and consulting agencies. Most recently, Chris served as the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships with the Washington Nationals.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Chris mentors students and young professionals who seek to launch their careers in the sports and events industries. He also supports several nonprofit organizations including Leveling The Playing Field (where he is on the Board of Directors and works to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities) and the American Heart Association (where he is an active member of PULSE DC and serves as an ambassador committed to helping prevent cardiovascular disease).
As a proud Terrapin and Hoya, Chris earned his BS and MBA from the University of Maryland as well as an MPS in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University.
A Colorado native, Chris also spent several years living in California before moving to Potomac, Maryland, where he has resided for over two decades. When he is not working, Chris can be found in the kitchen cooking up new culinary creations or on the slopes snowboarding.
Brian serves as the Director of Operations for One Maryland NIL Collective where he focuses on day-to-day operations, marketing, and events with student-athletes and donors. He is a native of Potomac, Maryland, and a lifelong Terp who has been working for Maryland Athletics in some capacity for the last 10 years going back to his days as a student. In his time with the Athletic Department, Brian was involved in letter winner engagement, donor relations and event planning. He has been fortunate to see Maryland student-athletes take home seven national championships and 49 Big Ten titles throughout his time working with the Terps.
When Brian isn't in College Park, he is probably exploring Washington, D.C., or traveling to check events off of his extensive sports bucket list.