Chris Ballard

Chris Ballard is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Memorial Park Conservancy since October 2023. Prior to this role, Chris held various positions at Abilene Christian University, including Associate VP/COO - Athletics, Deputy AD - Administration / Chief of Staff, and Sr. Associate AD for Administration / Chief of Staff. Chris also worked as an Assistant Director of Athletics for Academics and as an Admissions Counselor at Abilene Christian University. Chris completed a Master of Education in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management at Hardin-Simmons University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Abilene Christian University.