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June 14-15, 2017
Half Moon Bay, CA

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Dave Checketts

Managing Partner, Checketts Partners Investment Management

David W. Checketts is one of the most heralded and well-known sports, media and entertainment executives in the industry with a career that has spanned over four decades. Over that time, Mr. Checketts has been responsible for the success of some of the most iconic brands in their respective industries.
Mr. Checketts is the Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Management, a private equity firm founded in 2011 focused on sports, media and entertainment investments.  Mr. Checketts served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Legends Hospitality Management, founded by the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, from December 2011 to October 2015.   Mr. Checketts founded SCP Worldwide in 2006 which owned and operated the St. Louis Blues, Scottrade Center, the 2009 Major League Soccer Champions Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium and ESPN 700 Sports talk radio.   From 1994 to 2001, Mr. Checketts was President and Chief Executive Officer of Madison Square Garden Corporation. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Checketts was the President of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. From 1990 to 1991, he was Vice President of Development for the National Basketball Association. From 1984 to 1990, Mr. Checketts was President of the Utah Jazz professional basketball team. As an investor and chairman of an investment firm, Mr. Checketts’ qualifications and experience include business operations, finance and investment experience, knowledge of competitive business landscapes, and experience with customer service, brand and talent management.