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.