In his role as President of Elevate Sports Ventures, Chip Bowers is responsible for leading the business operations of the best-in-class sports and entertainment consulting firm, which provides, innovative solutions to organizations across the international sports and entertainment landscape.

With over 175 global clients, Elevate provides thoughtful insights that empower sports teams, leagues, brands, venues, events and properties with comprehensive, revenue-driving solutions. Elevate’s unparalleled combination of agency and operating experience, along with proprietary products and solutions, maximizes efficiencies in Partnership Sales and Consulting; Hospitality Sales and Strategy; Brand Representation; Experiential Design; Feasibility and Revenue Consultation for New and Renovated Venues; Consumer Insights, Research, Strategy and Analytics; and more.

With a reputation for developing dynamic sports and entertainment platforms that drive global brands and properties, the 25-year sports industry veteran leads Elevate’s efforts to secure and deliver results for its global roster of current and future clients, and spearhead the agency’s corporate development strategy. The seasoned executive brings a depth of experience from the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Seattle SuperSonics and Storm, and MLB’s Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, competitive gaming teams including Golden Guardians League of Legends team and the NBA 2K League’s Warriors Gaming and more.

Bowers holds the distinction of leading some of the most highly-honored Front Offices in the sports industry. In addition to attaining two NBA Championships with the Golden State Warriors, Bowers held the critical position as CMO of the Warriors Front Office. Bowers’ assignment adds substantial depth to Elevate partnership vertical; notably, his endeavors at the Warriors placed him at the forefront of some of the most dynamic partnerships in modern sports. In addition to overseeing all marketing and brand development, corporate partnership sales and services, and broadcasting; Bowers secured significant sponsorship and naming rights agreements for the Chase Center and the Warrior’s jersey patch partner, Rakuten, widely hailed as two of the sports industry’s largest and most successful partnerships. Likewise, during Bowers’ tenure as a senior leader with the Orlando Magic, he orchestrated the Amway Center’s naming rights and significant founding partnerships. In his most recent role as President of the Miami Marlins, Bowers secured best-in-class partnerships with major global brands, designed and oversaw the reimaging of the fan experience and massive capital improvements at Marlins Park. Prior to his roles with the Marlins, Warriors and Magic, Bowers held senior positions with the NBA’s former Seattle Sonics and the WBA’s Seattle Storm as well as MLB’s San Diego Padres. Bowers has additionally led efforts to drive brand development and global partnerships for the Golden Guardians League of Legends team and the NBA 2K League’s Warriors Gaming.

Bowers received his Bachelor of Science from Appalachian State University; he currently resides in Charlotte, NC, the East Coast Headquarters of Elevate Sports Ventures, with his wife, April and their daughters Charlie and Poppy.