Chris Panyard

Chris Panyard has over 10 years of experience in event management and operations. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Operations at Storage Solutions. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Director of Operations at the 2022 College Football Playoff - Indianapolis Host Committee, where they oversaw event execution, managed budgets, and maintained vendor relationships. Chris also has experience as a Director of Events at Indiana Sports Corp, where they managed local organizing committees and implemented safety and security procedures for events. Chris has additional experience in event coordination and logistics at the 500 Festival and the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris began their career as a Crew Leader/Foreman at Panyard Bros., Inc. Chris has a strong background in managing teams, coordinating logistics, and building relationships with vendors and partners.

Chris Panyard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Marketing & Management and Business from Indiana University Bloomington. Chris completed their undergraduate studies from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, Chris attended North Central High School, where they earned a North Central Honors Diploma from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "J.T. O'Donnell on Making Recruiters Come to You" from LinkedIn in January 2022.