Chris Thorkilsen

Chris Thorkilsen is an experienced professional in the entertainment and sports industries, currently serving as the Manager of Entertainment Industry Relations for the Atlanta Hawks since September 2019. Prior roles at the Atlanta Hawks include Coordinator and Assistant of Partnership Activation, with responsibilities that involved managing high-profile clients like Anheuser-Busch and Delta. Previous experience encompasses a Social Media & Marketing Strategist position at Straight Up Sports, a Project Marketing Coordinator role at Ad Age, and a trainee position at Octagon, demonstrating strong expertise in marketing, communications, and event management. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with a minor in Sports Studies from Quinnipiac University.