Timberwolves President Chris Wright To Keynote ALSD Conference and Tradeshow All-League Lunch

 

The ALSD is proud to announce Chris Wright as its keynote speaker for the All-League Lunch on July 1st at the 22nd Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow in Minneapolis. Wright joins an impressive speaker list that includes the MVP of the 1991 World Series Jack Morris and President of Devils Arena Entertainment Rich Krezwick, who will receive ALSD’s Visionary Award.

 

This season marks Wright's 22nd year with the Timberwolves organization and eighth as the team's president. Wright is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team.

 

He leads a senior management group that is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business operations of the franchise. By developing a culture driven by the values of maximum effort, teamwork, passion for what we do, innovative thinking, fun and integrity, Wright and his senior management team are integrating the business and basketball operations to meet the strategic and financial goals of the team.

 

As president, Wright also articulates the mission for the organization, which is to creatively provide the ultimate sports and entertainment experience at exceptional value, with unparalleled customer service, while connecting with and engaging in our community. Whether coming to the arena, watching a game on television, purchasing a ticket online, or meeting players and staff in the community, Timberwolves fans know that they are the sole focus of the organization’s efforts.

 

Wright believes that by developing a culture that emphasizes “one team,” “one voice” and “one with our community,” that the Timberwolves will have the ability to achieve great things. He believes in hiring a staff that is genuinely optimistic and passionate about the franchise — a staff that is professional, yet strives for fun with Timberwolves fans and clients.

 

A native of England, Wright came to the United States in 1978. Prior to joining the Timberwolves, he spent three years working for the state of Minnesota, first as a consultant working on bids for major national and international events, including the programming of the $17.4 million National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. Prior to that, Wright also served as general manager for two Major Indoor Soccer League Teams, the Pittsburgh Spirit (1981-86) and the Minnesota Strikers (1986-87).

 

Wright, who graduated from Carnegie College of Physical Education in Headingly, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, is very involved in and consults with many local charities and youth sports programs. He was elected to and serves on the board of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.

 

He resides in Eden Prairie, Minn., with his wife Walla and daughter Christy. Wright also has two sons Ned and Jeff, and daughters-in-law Lauren and Amy.