Chris Hawes

Chris Hawes is the Manager of Facility Ops & Grounds for the Los Angeles Rams. Chris previously worked for Arizona State University from February 2010 to November 2016 as the Athletic Facility Maintenance Manager. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating the maintenance and preparation of the facility and grounds for events and practices at Packard stadium, Sun Angel Stadium, Whiteman Tennis Center and now the new home of ASU baseball, Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Chris implemented and oversaw all aspects of a turf/ grounds maintenance schedule for all 3 facilities (i.e. fertilizing, overseeding, water management, disease prevention, pest identification, sodding, transition, etc.) and currently manages a staff of 10 part-time employees as well as 1 full-time employee. Chris was required to propose and capture costs for a budget for all facilities maintained, and then stay within that proposed budget.

Chris was also responsible for maintaining each facility and making sure they’re standing tall for our athletes and patrons. This included things such as, seat repairs, plumbing and electrical repairs, and working with various vendors to make sure each facility is operating to its full capacity. Chris oversaw certain capital projects that may have occurred within each facility, as well as looking for ways to improve each facility, year in and year out.

Chris Hawes has a Master's Degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management from Arizona State University.

Chris Hawes works with Brendan Burger - Director, Equipment, Alexandria Hill - Coordinator, Football Operations, and Vincent Hug - Manager, Football Operations. Chris Hawes reports to Sophie Harlan, Director, Football Operations.